A List of Musical Films That Successfully Won the Oscar, Have You Watched Any?

Kapanlagi.com - Who would have thought, the journey of musical films at the Oscars is as dramatic as the musicals themselves! From the old days to now, this genre, which is synonymous with captivating songs and dances, has successfully won the hearts of both judges and audiences. Imagine, its long journey began in 1929!

Yes, The Broadway Melody paved the way for musical films to win at the Oscars. Since then, many iconic musical films have managed to win this prestigious award.

Get ready for nostalgia and be amazed by the following list of 10 Oscar-winning musical films!

1. The Broadway Melody (1929) to An American in Paris (1951)

First, there is The Broadway Melody (1929), an early musical film that paved the way for this genre at the Academy Awards, starring Charles King, Anita Page, and Bessie Love.

Next, we are taken on a nostalgic journey with The Great Ziegfeld (1936), which tells the story of Florenz Ziegfeld, a renowned musical theater producer, featuring William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Luise Rainer as the cast.

Moving on to Going My Way (1944), a heartwarming musical film about a young priest, played by Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, and Rise Stevens.

Who doesn’t know An American in Paris (1951)? This romantic musical film captivates with its beautiful music, starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, and Oscar Levant.

2. From Gigi (1958) to My Fair Lady (1964)

From America, we fly to Paris with Gigi (1958), a musical film that garnered many Oscar nominations and won nine awards, including Best Picture. Starring Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan, and Maurice Chevalier, this film presents a captivating love story set against a romantic Paris backdrop.

Next, we are swept away by the musical love story of Romeo and Juliet in West Side Story (1961), iconic for its songs and dances. This film features Natalie Wood as Maria, Richard Beymer as Tony, along with George Chakiris and Rita Moreno, who each won an Oscar for their roles as Bernardo and Anita.

Who isn’t enchanted by Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady (1964)? This musical adaptation of the stage play won numerous awards, including Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Hepburn plays Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl who is taught how to speak elegantly by Professor Henry Higgins, portrayed by Rex Harrison.

3. There is also The Sound of Music (1965) Until Chicago (2002)

Not to be missed, The Sound of Music (1965), a classic musical film whose songs are still popular to this day. This film, which won five Academy Awards, stars Julie Andrews as Maria, a young nun who becomes the governess for seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp, played by Christopher Plummer.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Alps and featuring iconic songs like Do-Re-Mi and My Favorite Things, this film is remembered as one of the greatest musicals of all time.

Next, there is Oliver! (1968), a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, Oliver Twist, which tells the story of an orphan's struggles on the streets of London.

This film won Best Picture at the Academy Awards and features Mark Lester as Oliver, Ron Moody as Fagin, Oliver Reed as Bill Sikes, and Shani Wallis as Nancy. Its emotionally charged songs, such as Consider Yourself and Where Is Love?, make this film memorable for audiences.

We conclude our journey through time with Chicago (2002), a modern musical with a complex and captivating storyline. With its dynamic visual style and seductive jazz rhythms, this film successfully won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

Starring Renée Zellweger as Roxie Hart, Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly, Richard Gere as Billy Flynn, and Queen Latifah as Matron "Mama" Morton, Chicago presents an intriguing tale of fame, crime, and manipulation in the entertainment world of the 1920s.

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