IndieWire’s top 50 musical films

Singin’ in the Rain is a good choice for #1. I am also a big admirer of The Band Wagon.

“That’s Entertainment” was written for The Band Wagon.

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"When you've danced with Cyd, you stay danced with," said Fred Astaire of Star of the Month Cyd Charisse.

Their two dance numbers in THE BAND WAGON ('53) were among the most technically stunning performances on screen during the '50s. pic.twitter.com/UcdzZPKP3Q
— TCM (@tcm) June 2, 2021

Star of the Month Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire are breathtaking in the sublime 'Dancing in the Dark' sequence in Vincent Minnelli's THE BAND WAGON.

This film was the first pairing of the two stars and choreographer Michael Kidd's first major motion picture. pic.twitter.com/BnLJcNEhfX
— TCM (@tcm) June 2, 2021

The Band Wagon premiered in at Radio City Music Hall in NYC 68 years ago today on July 9, 1953… "That's entertainment, indeed!" -NY Times, 7/10/53 pic.twitter.com/t9ujmH7tvx
— Classic Movie Hub (@ClassicMovieHub) July 9, 2021

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