90. Cry Baby (1990)

After the success of Hairspray (1988), the once controversial director John Waters was given $8 million by Universal to make this kitschy musical, a punkier, wittier version of Grease set in 1954 Baltimore. Waters was, by now, considered a mainstream movie-maker but managed to remain true to his roots, giving roles to kooky actress Mink Stole, ex-porno star Traci Lords, Iggy Pop and Joe Dallesandro. The film also made a big screen heart-throb of a young Johnny Depp, fresh from the TV stardom of his role in 21 Jump Street.

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89. A Little Night Music (1977)

Director Harold Prince drew together an impressive cast, including the first lady of Hollywood, Liz Taylor, for this screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Broadway musical but this is one musical you'll either adore or hate. High points include Diana Rigg's rendition of Every Day A Little Death but nothing can rescue Liz's version of Send In The Clowns...

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88. For Me And My Gal (1942)

Gene Kelly made his silver screen debut in this tale about an ambitious song-and-dance man in pre-WW1 America who wants to avoid the draft and become a star. He joins fellow aspiring stars Judy Garland and George Murphy, with Garland becoming more than just a colleague before too long. Packed with show-stopping numbers including For Me And My Gal and Oh, You Beautiful Doll.

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87. Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)

Esther Williams stars in the real life story of Annette Kellerman, an Australian professional swimmer, who over came a childhood disability by swimming in her local pond. Kellerman becomes a champion swimmer and moves to Europe to compete, always with the dream of becoming a ballet dancer. The elaborate water ballet sequences, choreographed by Busby Berkeley, encourage many to regard Million Dollar Mermaid as William’s best work.

86. 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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