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1. Bergerac (1981–1991)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Recovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like.
Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Mela White
Votes: 2,231
2. Funny Face (1957)
Not Rated | 103 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
An impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk.
Director: Stanley Donen | Stars: Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Kay Thompson, Michel Auclair
Votes: 33,061
3. An American in Paris (1951)
Passed | 114 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary
Votes: 36,910 | Gross: $4.50M
4. That's Entertainment! (1974)
G | 135 min | Documentary, Family, Musical
Various MGM stars from yesteryear present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50-year history.
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Peter Lawford
Votes: 5,433 | Gross: $26.89M
5. They All Laughed (1981)
PG | 115 min | Comedy, Romance
A madcap private-eye caper about a team of detectives who are following, and are being followed by, a group of beautiful women.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, Patti Hansen, John Ritter
Votes: 3,020
6. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 900
7. Kiss Me, Stupid (1964)
Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Romance
Jealous piano teacher Orville Spooner sends his beautiful wife, Zelda, away for the night while he tries to sell a song to famous nightclub singer Dino, who is stranded in town.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Dean Martin, Kim Novak, Ray Walston, Felicia Farr
Votes: 8,622 | Gross: $5.00M
8. The Great Train Robbery (2013)
Not Rated | 90 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A two-part drama which portrays The Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963, firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch the robbers.
Stars: Robert Glenister, Jack Roth, Luke Evans, Paul Anderson
Votes: 4,990
9. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.
Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson
Votes: 416
10. Porgy and Bess (1959)
Not Rated | 138 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A woman whose past is scorned by nearly everyone around her meets a man who'd love her regardlessly- if only everyone else would allow them to.
Directors: Otto Preminger, Rouben Mamoulian | Stars: Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Sammy Davis Jr., Pearl Bailey
Votes: 1,918
11. Shall We Dance (1937)
Approved | 109 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A ballet dancer and a showgirl fake a marriage for publicity purposes, then fall in love.
Director: Mark Sandrich | Stars: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Eric Blore
Votes: 7,863
12. Rhapsody in Blue (1945)
Passed | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Musical
George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.
Director: Irving Rapper | Stars: Robert Alda, Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, Charles Coburn
Votes: 1,799
13. King of Jazz (1930)
Passed | 99 min | Comedy, Musical
American Pre-Code color film starring Paul Whiteman and his Jazz orchestra.
Directors: John Murray Anderson, Walter Lantz | Stars: Paul Whiteman, John Boles, Laura La Plante, Jeanette Loff
Votes: 1,617
14. That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
G | 133 min | Documentary, Family, Musical
The second installment in the "That's Entertainment" trilogy features more classic scenes from MGM's vast musical library with the addition of comedy and drama films.
Director: Gene Kelly | Stars: Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney
Votes: 2,436 | Gross: $6.54M
15. Fascinating Rhythm
Drama, Musical | Pre-production
A young woman's magical journey through past and present New York City.
Director: John Carney
16. A Damsel in Distress (1937)
Passed | 101 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
A betting castle staff, and a series of misunderstandings and set-ups, leads to an American entertainer and an English damsel falling in love.
Director: George Stevens | Stars: Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Joan Fontaine
Votes: 2,382
17. Live from Lincoln Center (1976– )
180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed performances from the famous performing arts center in New York City.
Stars: Beverly Sills, Audra McDonald, Louis Perry, Zubin Mehta
Votes: 285
18. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
19. Great Performances: Dance in America (1976– )
Music
Stars: Peter Martins, Heather Watts, Suzanne Farrell, The New York City Ballet
Votes: 56
20. Second Thoughts (1991–1994)
30 min | Comedy
British sitcom adapted from a radio series. Two middle-aged divorcées from very different backgrounds, Bill and Faith, try to start a relationship despite all of the problems caused by her teenage children and his ex-wife.
Stars: James Bolam, Lynda Bellingham, Julia Sawalha, Mark Denham
Votes: 134
21. The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (2006– )
Not Rated | 128 min | Musical
Live performances of operas from New York's Metropolitan Opera.
Stars: Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, Renée Fleming
Votes: 172
22. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 294
23. An American in Paris - The Musical (2018)
160 min | Musical
Jerry Mulligan is an American striving to make it as a painter in Paris. Following an encounter with a dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a sensuous romance of art, friendship and love in the aftermath of war.
Directors: Christopher Wheeldon, Ross MacGibbon | Stars: Robbie Fairchild, Leanne Cope, Haydn Oakley, Zoë Rainey
Votes: 500
24. After Henry (1988–1992)
30 min | Comedy
Sarah France is the 42-year-old widow of Henry, who was a GP. She lives with her 18-year-old daughter Clare France and her mother Eleanor Prescott in an often-volatile environment. Now ... See full summary »
Stars: Prunella Scales, Janine Wood, Jonathan Newth, Joan Sanderson
Votes: 217
25. That's Entertainment! III (1994)
G | 113 min | Documentary, Family, Musical
Third installment in the "That's Entertainment" series, featuring scenes from "The Hollywood Revue of 1929," "Brigadoon," "Singin' In The Rain," and many more MGM films.
Directors: Bud Friedgen, Michael J. Sheridan | Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly, Ann Miller, Mickey Rooney
Votes: 1,771 | Gross: $0.27M
26. Nodame Cantabile (2006)
47 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Two musicians united in talent, divided by nature - the upper-class perfectionist Chiaki and the sloppy middle-classer Nodame - fall in love.
Stars: Juri Ueno, Hiroshi Tamaki, Eita Nagayama, Asami Mizukawa
Votes: 2,419
27. The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
Passed | 122 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evalute his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. Hit song: "Love Walked In.
Directors: George Marshall, H.C. Potter | Stars: Adolphe Menjou, Andrea Leeds, The Ritz Brothers, Vera Zorina
Votes: 523
28. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 64
29. Girl Crazy (1932)
Passed | 74 min | Comedy, Musical
New York playboy Danny Churchill is sent to a small town in Arizona, where being sheriff is very dangerous, to keep away from girls, but he decides to open a dude ranch there. He asks his ... See full summary »
Director: William A. Seiter | Stars: Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Dorothy Lee, Eddie Quillan
Votes: 305
30. 'Round Miles: A Miles Davis Documentary (2021 Video)
53 min | Documentary, Music
On June 1, 2008 six jazz legends met at Catalina's Bar and Grill in Hollywood to discuss Miles Davis' life and career.
Director: Christopher Wilkinson | Stars: Ron Carter, Roy Haynes, Jimmy Heath, Freddie Hubbard
Votes: 13
31. Contact (1978)
10 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A man walking on the fields encounters a shapeshifting alien visitor from outer space.
Director: Vladimir Tarasov
Votes: 554
32. Lana Del Rey: Doin' Time (2019 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Official music video for "Doin' Time" by Lana Del Rey.
Director: Rich Lee | Stars: Nikki Arctic, Monroe Cline, Lana Del Rey
Votes: 135
33. Delicious (1931)
106 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A comic group of Europeans coming to the USA have romantic and immigration troubles.
Director: David Butler | Stars: Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell, El Brendel, Raul Roulien
Votes: 246
34. The Jazz Age (1968– )
50 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Anthology series of plays set during the 1920's.
Stars: Kevin McHugh, David Garfield, Arthur Hewlett, Shirley Knight
Votes: 12
35. Crazy for You (2020 Video)
132 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A young banker disguises himself as a theater producer to save a struggling theater.
Director: Toni Thomas | Stars: Jamen Deerman, Ivy Ingleson, Ethan Withers, Ember Sappington
36. Rhapsody in Blue (2000)
12 min | Animation, Comedy, Short
New York City in the 1930s. Through George Gershwin's famous tune, "Rhapsody in Blue," a story is told about a day in the life of four random people who are longing for something more: a ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Goldberg
Votes: 219
37. Manhattan (2023)
4 min | Short, Musical
A love letter to Manhattan.
Director: Chris Astoyan | Star: Chris Astoyan
38. Frank Sinatra in Japan: Live at the Budokan Hall, Tokyo (1985 TV Special)
G | 70 min | Music
Frank Sinatra live on stage in Japan's famous Budokan Hall.
Stars: Frank Sinatra, Don Baldwin, Mark Barnett, Irv Cottler
Votes: 34
39. Porgy and Bess
Drama, Musical, Romance | Announced
A woman with a scorned past meets a man who'd love her regardlessly- if only everyone else would allow them to.
Director: Dee Rees
40. The Flame Song (1934)
22 min | Musical, Short, Romance
In the kingdom of Florestan, a weak Prince Henry is ousted from power by his calculating cousin, Prince Basil. While exiled in Paris, Henry learns that the people are suffering under the ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Henabery | Stars: Bernice Claire, J. Harold Murray, Greek Evans, Detmar Poppen
Votes: 95
41. The Gershwin's 'Porgy and Bess' (2013)
180 min | Music
George Gershwin miraculously melded classical music, popular song, jazz, blues and spirituals in this quintessentially American masterpiece that tells the poignant story of a crippled ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Zamacona | Stars: Eric Owens, Laquita Mitchell, Lester Lynch, Michael Austin
Votes: 41
42. New York Rhapsody (2019)
14 min | Short
On the notes of George Gershwin's immortal "Rhapsody in Blue," New York City wakes up and and begins the daily cycle of life, dreams, and their inevitable intersections. We follow three ... See full summary »
Director: Salvatore D'Alia
43. The Director's Cut (2022)
Short, Romance
The lives of a director and a writer intertwine for the creation of a unique film that will lead them to stardom. Meanwhile, a love between them will forge as we watch the filming process and a series of curious characters.
Directors: Selena Pont Huerta, Laura Prats Marín, Juan Sainz de Rozas | Stars: Daniel Asensio Cuenca, Selena Pont Huerta, Laura Prats Marín, Juan Sainz de Rozas
Votes: 13
44. Great Women Singers of the 20th Century: Chaka Khan (2005 Video)
60 min | Music
Chaka Khan is musically capable of stretching from funk and soul to jazz. A multi-GRAMMY winner, she is seen and heard moving into straight away jazz vocalizing in this performance taped in 1993 at the Blue Note in New York.
Director: Gene A. Davis | Star: Chaka Khan
Votes: 11
45. Rapsodia en Bogotá (1963)
Short
Colombia's contribution to the city symphony genre is a dazzling montage of brief impressions, set to Gershwin selections, of morning awakening, traffic getting to office jobs,late rain, neon lights and night clubs.
Director: José María Arzuaga
Votes: 40
46. The Last Movie Ride (2021)
TV-PG | 81 min | Documentary
Time travel back 100 years through cinema magic and discover America's fascination with the motion picture though the eyes of those who lived it.
Director: Brett Gerking | Stars: John Bohannon, Jill Witecki, Thomas Kontos Craddock, Jack Casey
Votes: 7
47. Song by Song (1977–1980)
45 min | Music
Stars: Ned Sherrin, David Kernan, Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie
48. Grâce à la musique (1979–1982)
120 min | Biography, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Brigitte Massin, François Reichenbach, André Tubeuf, Artur Rubinstein
49. Talking Sticks (2016)
TV-PG | 63 min | Documentary, History, Music
A musician embarks on a path of musical discovery with the keyboard percussion instruments vibraphone and marimba. Taking us on his inner and outer journeys is Arthur Lipner, one of today's... See full summary »
Directors: Flavia Fontes, Marcelo Pontes | Stars: Ligia Amadio, Mike Balter, Gary Burton, Jim Catalano