Most of today’s films feature some wonderful musical numbers. This one from the 1989 Oscars is not one of them.
Rich, Young, and Pretty (6AM/5AM)
Jane Powell was pregnant during filming.
Small Town Girl (9AM/8AM)
The one where Bobby Van hops all over town.
Kiss Me Kate (11AM/10AM)
Shot in 3D.
Show Boat (1:15PM/12:15PM)
Ava Gardner’s voice was dubbed by Annette Warren. Here is her actual voice.
Anchors Aweigh (3:15PM/2:15PM)
Gene Kelly tried to dance with Mickey Mouse, but Walt Disney said no.
An American in Paris (5:45PM/4:45PM)
The movie ends with a 17-minute ballet.
Gigi (8PM/7PM)
Leslie Caron was dubbed by Betty Wand. Here is her real voice.
One Hour with You (10:15PM/9:15PM)
Two married couples try to swap partners.
Naughty Marietta (11:45PM/10:45PM)
I remember this song from Young Frankenstein.
The Chocolate Soldier (2AM/1AM)
Married performers lose their mojo.
Frenchman’s Creek (4AM/3AM)
Unhappily married woman falls in love with a pirate.
The Green Goddess (6AM/5AM)
White guy plays an Indian.