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Underappreciated Film Musicals

Underappreciated Film Musicals

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MrMidwest
#0Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 2:08pm

Some I would say: I Love Melvin, Interrupted Melody, My Sister Eileen, Hit the Deck, There's No Business Like Show Business, Holiday Inn, Ziegfeld Girl, Silk Stockings, Du Barry Was a Lady, The Harvey Girls, New Orleans, Two Weeks with Love, Lovely to Look at, Hollywood Revue of 1929, For Me and My Gal, Words and Music, Roberta, Thousands Cheer, The Hollywood Revue of 1929, Good News, The Band Wagon, Love Me or Leave Me, The Happiest Millionaire, Finian's Rainbow, Thank Your Lucky Stars, Hollywood Canteen, Til the Clouds Roll By, Going Hollywood, A Date With Judy, Three Little Words.


"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
Updated On: 9/29/06 at 02:08 PM

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MTVMANN
#1re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 2:09pm

Probably Flower Drum Song. I hear that since it came out in 1961 that West Side Story GREATLY overshadowed it.

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MrMidwest
#2re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 2:23pm

Yeah, I like Flower Drum Song, too.


"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

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paradox_error
#3re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 2:55pm

I rather like Hello, Dolly!...

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fflagg
#4re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 3:09pm

I think the problem with Hello, Dolly:

1. film is too long
2. 1969 was not a good year for film musicals [see DARLING LILI, GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS]
3. Matthau a stiff.
4. Irene Malloy a bore; should have been Ann-Margret
5. The film does not really seem imaginative from a directing point of view.

Many complain Barbra too young; hell, she gives it oomph! If not for her, who would have starred? Debbie Reynolds?

ON A CLEAR DAY is good although someone should take the time to find the cut material.

LILI from 1953 is outstanding and might be on DVD in 2006. More of a drama with music than a musical per se.

FLOWER DRUM SONG does not sit well; seems awfully cliched and assembly line in approach.


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jrb_actor
#5re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:03pm

DANCER IN THE DARK

and to some extent--HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH


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fflagg
#6re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:10pm

i never got into either. DANCER was creepy and I did not care for HEDWIG.


Do you know what happens when you let Veal Prince Orloff sit in an oven too long?

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YouWantitWhen????
#7re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:20pm

South Park:

I know that it is a cartoon, but the music is amazing.

And the movie is hilarious.

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fflagg
#8re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:23pm

BEAVIS AND BUTTHEAD!


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DaysOfWine&Roses
#9re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:23pm

I've always felt "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" was very underappreciated.

It's always stood in "Mary Poppins" shadow and never got the glory MP did......although it's just as good as if not better. ( I personally always enjoyed BK&BS more than MP)

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TheaterBaby
#10re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:34pm

I like the film version of "Thoroughly Modern Millie." I think it actually got a few Oscar nods? But it falls under the radar when most people think of Movie Musicals.

"Little Shop of Horrors." It's considered a Cult Classic, but I think it's one of the best movie musicals.


"It's the little things; the details, that distinguish the Barbra Streisands from the Rosalyn Kinds."~Gilmore Girls~

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MrMidwest
#11re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:36pm

Yeah, I'm with you on Millie.


"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

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fflagg
#12re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:37pm

TMM was a big hit and did receive a few Oscar nods.

Never got into LITTLE SHOP. Sorry. . .

I like FUNNY LADY; the song/scene of "How Lucky Can You Get?" is better than any moment in CHICAGO.


Do you know what happens when you let Veal Prince Orloff sit in an oven too long?

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fflagg
#13re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:37pm

TMM was a big hit and did receive a few Oscar nods.

Never got into LITTLE SHOP. Sorry. . .

I like FUNNY LADY; the song/scene of "How Lucky Can You Get?" is better than any moment in CHICAGO.


Do you know what happens when you let Veal Prince Orloff sit in an oven too long?

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MrMidwest
#14re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:10pm

Phantom of the Paradise may not technically be a musical to some people, but I feel like mentioning it anyway.


"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

Jon
#15re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:20pm

I was goig to say Phantom of the Paradise!

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MrMidwest
#16re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:25pm

Good on you. re: Underappreciated Film Musicals

I think Hair is probably underappreciated too.


"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

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broadwaystar2b
#17re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:26pm

Two from Ms.Monroe
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes & There's No Business Like Showbusiness (Ethel Merman!!!)

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MrMidwest
#18re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/30/05 at 3:52pm

Anyone ever seen New Faces of 1952?


"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter

stylinbohemian
#19re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/30/05 at 4:24pm

Grease 2 an awful lots of people tend to detest it i rather like it


"If There's One Thing to Learn it's You Just Can't Go Wrong If You Follow Your Heart, and End With A Song"

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Marquise
#20re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/30/05 at 5:47pm

The Happiest Millionaire is one that comes to mind.
My cousin Sylvia had a copy on VHS and we used to watch it as kids all the time.
It then went out of print for years.
In 1999 Anchor Bay Video released an unedited version on DVD.
I picked it up and fell in love with it all over again.
It has a great cast: Fred MacMurray, Tommy Steele, Greer Garson, Geraldine Page, Lesley Ann Warren, John Davidson and Gladys Cooper and a nice score from the Sherman Brothers.

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Craig
#21re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/30/05 at 6:08pm

The three muppet movies

The Court Jester

The Five Pennies

Pennies From Heaven

Love's Labour's Lost


"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" - Willy Wonka

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Marquise
#22re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/30/05 at 6:36pm

I forgot about the Muppet Movies!
Thanks for reminding me Craig.
I love those!

#23re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/30/05 at 6:48pm

CABIN IN THE SKY

#24re: Underappreciated Film Musicals
Posted: 10/30/05 at 6:52pm

Hair!!!


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