joe.. i think that narrow it down to our parameter is a good idea..
so many movie musicals (comedy, drama, suspense), are film versions
of what initially were stage productions. here's a question that
follows along that line. what musical films are most enjoyed THAT ARE
(OR WERE) NOT STAGE PRODUCTIONS FIRST?
examples are:
already mentioned:
THE WIZARD OF OZ
PINOCCHIO
and:
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARVES
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY
COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER
POPEYE
THE ROSE
SOME LIKE IT HOT
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (animated)
ALLADIN (animated)
DICK TRACY
lets not forget all those beach blanket films of the 60's either,
with Frankie and Annette....lol... none of those were stage
productions... and they would be considered strictly movie
musicals... (gulp)...
jeff
On Feb 15, 2009, at 7:22 AM, Joseph Bonelli wrote:
I agree with many about many of the named songs.
But the question begged for a song in a "movie musical." Now I
take that to mean a song that was in a musical-based MOVIE-- NOT a
film verson of a stage musical.
On that basis I must choose "Over the Rainbow" (The Wizard of Oz)
and "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Pinocchio) in a tie. Each song
has carried several generations of movie/music lovers from
childhoood on---- and produces a warm feeling of nostalgia and hpe
whenever one hears them. And they will continue to do so long
after everyone who was here when they were introduced is gone.
Joe B in NOLA
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