Classic movie musicals are fun for the entire family and offer an alternative to cartoons and other fare aimed at younger kids. Often set in another era, they provide natural opportunities for parents to broaden a child's exposure to the world.  You'll discuss different times and places, unfamiliar societal norms and pressures, stock characters and their personalities, and even alternative approaches to the challenges the characters face.

The early years are a wonderful time to introduce kids to classic music styles and musical theatre, and it's a real pleasure to view movies with children without clutching the remote in anticipation of the sort of 'adult' scenes that so often appear in modern movies.  Below are listed many of the most famous classic movie musicals offered on DVD today.  Check your library - many are available there, or purchase your own copy via the links below.

 Concerned about content?  Use sites such as ScreenIt and Decent Films Guide to help you decide.

 Want to learn more about the film? Visit The International Movie Database (IMDB).

 Wondering about other movies not listed here? DVD releases happen periodically; check Amazon for other titles. The Amazon movie pages also provide links to your favorite star's other movies, and offer listings by genre.  The Classic Movie Musicals site allows you to search by song title and composer. The SwingStreet site lists old movie musicals. Or search Squidoo for "Jazz" or "Swing" or "Musicals".