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. 4 -

    Cabaret

    1972, in 24 top lists Check
  2. 5 -

    Carousel

    1956, in 1 top list Check
  3. 8 -

    Evita

    1996, in 1 top list Check
  4. 13 -

    Gold Diggers of 1933

    1933, in 12 top lists Check
  5. 16 -

    Hallelujah

    1929, in 4 top lists Check
  6. 19 -

    The Jazz Singer

    1927, in 6 top lists Check
  7. 20 -

    The King and I

    1956, in 5 top lists Check
  8. 22 -

    The Lion King

    1994, in 24 top lists Check
  9. 26 -

    Meet Me in St. Louis

    1944, in 15 top lists Check
  10. 28 -

    My Fair Lady

    1964, in 18 top lists Check
  11. 29 -

    Nashville

    1975, in 21 top lists Check
  12. 35 -

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    1954, in 8 top lists Check
  13. 37 -

    Show Boat

    1936, in 8 top lists Check
  14. 41 -

    The Sound of Music

    1965, in 25 top lists Check
  15. 43 -

    A Star Is Born

    1954, in 13 top lists Check
  16. 47 -

    West Side Story

    1961, in 22 top lists Check
  17. 49 -

    Yankee Doodle Dandy

    1942, in 12 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jan 25, 2012;