Portuguese musical comedies from the 1940s and 1950s and the transatlantic connectionCinemaPopular cultureMusical comediesSalazarPortugalThe Estado NovoThis article examines the broad patterns established by the first sound films produced in Portugal. Against the backdrop of the Salazar regime, it focuses...
Ranked By 8.7K votes 902 voters 4 reranks Voting Rules Vote up the greatest musicals released before 1970. Classic musical movies are tales filled with unforgettable melodies that transport viewers to magical worlds where song and dance reign supreme. These films combine captivating storytelling with...
Ranked By 8.7K votes 903 voters 4 reranks Voting Rules Vote up the greatest musicals released before 1970. Classic musical movies are tales filled with unforgettable melodies that transport viewers to magical worlds where song and dance reign supreme. These films combine captivating storytelling with...
A lively, improvisational, athletic style of dancing performed to syncopated music which originated in New York in the 1940s and 1950s. Jive A lively style of dance popular especially in the 1940s and 1950s, performed to swing music or rock and roll. Klangfarbenmelodie German for tone-color...
Iconic songs such as the one the film is named after “Singin’ in the Rain”, “Make ‘em laugh”, and even “Good Morning” are used in commercials and other films and even used as a satire. Gene Kelly was the choreographer for the film, which meant making up routines to each ...
Disney+ also announced a trio of new projects from Supper Club as part of the production company’s overall deal with the service: People & Places In this relaunch of Walt Disney’s Academy Award-winning documentary short film series from the 1950s and 1960...
From “A Star Is Born” and “Swing Time” to “Chicago” and “West Side Story,” here are the 100 best movie musicals, films hat represent the height and incredible range of the genre. Alison Foreman, Sarah Shachat, Harrison Richlin, Christian Zilko, David Ehrlich, Kate Erbland, Pro...
It’s famous for its countless appearances in popular TV shows, cartoons and feature films. To name but a few:The Simpsons, Disney cartoon shorts, Tom & Jerry Cartoons, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and even theFlinstones! It was even sung by astronauts on the moon!
Set in 1920s Hollywood,Singin' in the Rainis a timeless classic that showcases the incredible talents of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor as they navigate the transition from silent films to talkies. This delightful musical offers captivating dance numbers and memorable songs like...
Over 7K filmgoers have voted on the 200+ films on Musical Movies With The Best Songs. Current Top 3: The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins