There's No Business Like Show Business (1954)

Marilyn Monroe stars in a musical built around the songs of Irving Berlin that tells the story of two generations in a family of entertainers. The Five Donahues are a successful act, which breaks up when the children decide to strike out on their own. Donald O'Connor seems to be on the road to stardom, until he meets and falls in love with a beautiful entertainer (Monroe), whose career is being built up by an enamoured producer.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)

A Julie Andrews vehicle about a 1920s farm girl who recreates herself as a modern city woman, and then decides that she must marry her boss to be happy. Her friendship with aspiring actress Carol Channing is threatened when her boss starts to take a liking to the scene stealer. Squeaky clean stuff, with lots of dancing to keep musical fans happy.

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Tommy (1975)

The Who bring us psychedelic rock opera in this totally over-the-top musical about a deaf, dumb and blind kid who becomes a near deity. Tommy discovers a talent for pinball and despite his disability is soon whipping Elton John on the machines. With loud songs by The Who and lunatic direction from Ken Russell, Tommy is unique.

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Top Hat (1935)

Arguably the classiest and funniest of the RKO Astaire-Rogers musicals. Fred Astaire is the musical star who meets Ginger Rogers whilst travelling through London. Falling instantly in love with her, he seeks to charm her with a display of tap-dance. Featuring some of Fred Astaire's greatest solo work in numbers like 'Top Hat And Tails', the musical really comes to life when he and Rogers perform together in 'Cheek To Cheek'.

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