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Subgenre Sampler

 
Five Pennies, TheFive Pennies, The (1959)
Dir. Melville Shavelson
Feat. Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong
Cheery Red Nichols biopic with Danny Kaye turning in a heartfelt performance as the famed jazz trumpter. Contains many soapy moments between Kaye…
Girls TownGirls Town (1959)
Dir. Charles Haas
Feat. Mamie Van Doren, Mel Torme, Paul Anka
Wayward teen Mamie Van Doren is sent to a girls' home after being ratted out by 'greaser' Mel Torme. Loaded with rock'n'roll.
Damn YankeesDamn Yankees (Whatever Lola Wants) (1958) Recommended
Dir. George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Feat. Tab Hunter, Gwen Verdon, Ray Walston
Supremely entertaining musical rom–com that transposes the Faustian legend to the world of American baseball, with Gwen Verdon in the iconic…
GigiGigi (1958)
Dir. Vincente Minnelli
Feat. Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan
This cheerful musical odyssey of a Parisian girl trained to be a courtesan was the Oscar–winner of its year.
King CreoleKing Creole (1958) Recommended
Dir. Michael Curtiz
Feat. Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones
Many would agree with Elvis that this is his best film. He plays a roguish street hustler who manifests his rebellion in his music. Tight direction…
South PacificSouth Pacific (1958)
Dir. Joshua Logan
Feat. Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kerr
Solid screen version of Rogers and Hammerstein's stage spectacle, memorable for its lush location photography and infectious tunes.
SpeedwaySpeedway (1958)
Dir. Norman Taurog
Feat. Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra
Elvis Presley musical set in stock–car racing scene. With Nancy Sinatra in the passenger seat.
Jailhouse RockJailhouse Rock (1957) Recommended
Dir. Richard Thorpe
Feat. Elvis Presley
Great musical numbers highlight this Elvis Presley vehicle. The handsome delinquent learns to pick the guitar while behind bars, which of course…
Pajama Game, ThePajama Game, The (1957) Recommended
Dir. George Abbott, Stanley Donen
Feat. Doris Day
Exemplary screen musical stars Doris Day in exuberant form as a feisty union delegate who falls for her boss while negotiating a wage rise for her…
Pal JoeyPal Joey (1957)
Dir. George Sidney
Feat. Rita Hayworth, Kim Novak, Frank Sinatra
Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak clash over Frank Sinatra who happens to belt out 'The Lady is a Tramp' among others in cool, jazzy musical.

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