Romantic Films – Musical

 

Themes: fun and levity, extravagance (lavish scenery), mythological theater, the 12 Jungian Archetypes.

 

Contemporary Era (1970 – Present)

Film

Year

Grease

1978

Moulin Rouge

2001

Dirty Dancing

1987

Mamma Mia!

2008

Enchanted  (Kids & Family)

2007

 

 

Post-War Era (1940-1969)

Film

Year

Singin’ in the Rain

1952

A Star is Born

1954

The King & I

1956

An American in Paris

1951

My Fair Lady

1964

West Side Story

1961

Funny Girl

1968

Funny Face

1957

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

1954

Porgy and Bess

1959

Gigi

1958

High Society

1956

Meet Me in St. Louis  (Kids & Family)

1944

 

 

Sound Era (1930-1939)

Film

Year

Top Hat

1935

Swing Time

1936