65. The Jazz Singer (1927)

A real landmark in cinematic history. The first sound film in which dialogue and song managed to capture the public's imagination. The story tells of a boy who rejects his Jewish faith but is later drawn back to his family and religion before becoming a jazz star. Audiences were captivated by star Al Jolson turning to them and saying, "Wait a minute. You ain't heard nothing yet. Do you want to hear Toot, Toot, Tootsie?" They did, and the rest is cinema history.

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64. Easter Parade (1948)

A much-loved musical, Easter Parade is the story of a successful dancer dumped by his partner. He vows to replace her with the next dancer he meets, and make her a star whatever her limitations. The legendary Fred Astaire is the dancer, with the equally legendary Judy Garland taking the role of his protegée. It's this unlikely star pairing that makes Easter Parade so memorable, and has guaranteed it 'must see' status among lovers of camp around the world.

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63. Jailhouse Rock (1957)

Elvis's most famous film, in which he lands behind bars on a manslaughter charge, learns how to play the title track (and assorted others) while there, and becomes a top-notch rock 'n' roll star once he is released. It's a marvellous showcase for Presley to display his considerable musical talents, take part in some toe-tapping, energetic numbers and corrupt the youth of 1950s America by taking his shirt off and looking sultry whenever possible. Not exactly high art, but boy is it fun.

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62. Sweet Charity (1969)

Broadway legend Bob Fosse directs his feature debut, starring Shirley Maclaine as a hooker looking for love in all the wrong places. Fosse's sexy choreography and the classic songs - 'Hey Big Spender' - ensure that the musical is always memorable. If you keep your faith in life, you will be repaid.

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61. Scrooge (1970)

Albert Finney stars as Dickens’s crotchety old miser, alongside a stellar British cast including Alec Guinness, Kenneth Moore and Edith Evans. Finney took over the role three weeks before production, after Richard Harris and Rex Harrison pulled out, and manages to hold the screen throughout. The designs and photography are evocative, the dances full of vigour and the score includes Bricusse’s Oscar-nominated song ‘Thank You Very Much’

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