Rough Guide to Film Musicals

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From the book "The Rough Guide to Film Musicals" by David Parkinson, a survey of the history of the film musical around the world. The list is taken from the chapter "The Canon: 50 Essential Film Musicals."

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  1. 1 -

    An American in Paris

    1951, in 18 top lists Check
  2. 3 -

    The Band Wagon

    1953, in 14 top lists Check
  3. 4 -

    Cabaret

    1972, in 24 top lists Check
  4. 7 -

    Easter Parade

    1948, in 1 top list Check
  5. 9 -

    42nd Street

    1933, in 12 top lists Check
  6. 10 -

    Footlight Parade

    1933, in 5 top lists Check
  7. 11 -

    Funny Face

    1957, in 6 top lists Check
  8. 12 -

    Gigi

    1958, in 11 top lists Check
  9. 14 -

    Grease

    1978, in 12 top lists Check
  10. 15 -

    Guys and Dolls

    1955, in 7 top lists Check
  11. 17 -

    High Society

    1956, in 3 top lists Check
  12. 21 -

    Kiss Me Kate

    1953, in 2 top lists Check
  13. 23 -

    Love Me Tonight

    1932, in 11 top lists Check
  14. 24 -

    The Love Parade

    1929, in 5 top lists Check
  15. 27 -

    The Merry Widow

    1934, in 4 top lists Check
  16. 30 -

    Oklahoma!

    1955, in 5 top lists Check
  17. 31 -

    On the Town

    1949, in 10 top lists Check
  18. 32 -

    The Pajama Game

    1957, in 3 top lists Check
  19. 36 -

    Shall We Dance

    1937, in 0 top lists Check
  20. 38 -

    Silk Stockings

    1957, in 4 top lists Check
  21. 39 -

    Singin' in the Rain

    1952, in 37 top lists Check
  22. 42 -

    South Pacific

    1958, in 2 top lists Check
  23. 43 -

    A Star Is Born

    1954, in 13 top lists Check
  24. 45 -

    Swing Time

    1936, in 13 top lists Check
  25. 46 -

    Top Hat

    1935, in 14 top lists Check
  26. 50 -

    Yolanda and the Thief

    1945, in 0 top lists Check
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