What are some of the best cinematic musicals of all time?

Some might quibble with the description of the film as a musical, given that all the numbers, Depression-era standards, are delivered through lip-sync rather than singing, but it ... Best Number: Fred Astaire declared the Nicholas Brothers' routine to “Jumpin' Jive” the greatest musical dance number ever. read more

With all due respect to Marc Bodnick 's answer, the best cinematic musicals in my lifetime are: Gigi - 9 Oscars including the trifecta of best screenplay (from another medium), best director, and best picture. Plus best music (scoring) and best music (song). A Chorus Line - Not as good as the stage version, but great music. read more

The 30 Best Movie Musicals Of All Time 14 August 2014 | Features, Film Lists | by Chaz Ludwig The musical genre has been one of the most successful film genres in the history of cinema. read more