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- The Jazz Singer - A classic musical that explores the life of a performer and the transition from silent films to talkies.
- Footlight Parade - Another Busby Berkeley musical featuring elaborate dance numbers and showbiz themes.
- Crazy for You - A romantic musical set in a theater, dealing with love and show business.
- Chicago - A film that combines jazz, crime, and the pursuit of fame in a theatrical setting.
- Mamma Mia! - A feel-good musical filled with charming performances and a focus on relationships and dreams.
- Singin' in the Rain - A beloved musical that deals with the transition to sound in Hollywood, with memorable dance numbers.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Jazz Singer
89 min
|
1927 | United States of America | Drama | 11979 | 6.4 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
Footlight Parade
104 min
|
1933 | United States of America | Comedy | 6700 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Chicago
113 min
|
2002 | United States of America | Comedy | 257635 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Mamma Mia!
108 min
|
2008 | Germany | Comedy | 309098 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Singin' in the Rain
103 min
|
1952 | United States of America | Comedy | 284206 | 8.3 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Fame
134 min
|
1980 | United States of America | Drama | 26456 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
A Chorus Line
117 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Drama | 12878 | 6.2 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
All That Jazz
123 min
|
1979 | United States of America | Drama | 40897 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
|
2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 20066 | 6.7 | Serial | Anulat |
| 10 |
The Producers
88 min
|
1968 | United States of America | Comedy | 64210 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
West Side Story
153 min
|
1961 | United States of America | Drama | 128208 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Hairspray
117 min
|
2007 | United Kingdom | Drama | 146271 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Burlesque
119 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Drama | 99819 | 6.4 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Peter Pan
77 min
|
1953 | United States of America | Animation | 166630 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
La La Land
129 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 770169 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Into the Woods
125 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 154354 | 5.9 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Annie
127 min
|
1982 | United States of America | Drama | 53799 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
The Music Man
151 min
|
1962 | United States of America | Comedy | 20927 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Sweet Charity
153 min
|
1969 | United States of America | Drama | 7788 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Sound of Music
174 min
|
1965 | United States of America | Drama | 292873 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Showgirls
131 min
|
1995 | United States of America | Drama | 82639 | 5.2 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
The King and I
133 min
|
1956 | United States of America | Music | 29686 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
The Wiz
134 min
|
1978 | United States of America | Music | 19904 | 5.7 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
Yankee Doodle Dandy
126 min
|
1942 | United States of America | Drama | 18195 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
Waiting for Guffman
84 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 33949 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
The Last Five Years
94 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Comedy | 11314 | 5.9 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Kinky Boots
107 min
|
2005 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 22912 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
Rock of Ages
123 min
|
2012 | United States of America | Comedy | 84846 | 5.9 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Sing Street
105 min
|
2016 | Ireland | Drama | 108396 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
A Star Is Born
136 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 450811 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
Once
85 min
|
2007 | Ireland | Drama | 125369 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
The Muppets
103 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Family | 101303 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 33 |
Carmen Jones
105 min
|
1954 | United States of America | Drama | 6436 | 6.7 | Film | HD |
| 34 |
The Phantom of the Opera
141 min
|
2004 | United Kingdom | Drama | 139107 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 35 |
The Greatest Showman
105 min
|
2017 | United States of America | Drama | 350366 | 7.5 | Film | HD |