Chorus Girl Dance Movies Not to Miss
Whether you’re discovering the world of chorus girls for the first time or revisiting old favorites, these films are well worth adding to your watchlist. We’ve selected our favorite movies that capture the artistry, history, glamour, and even the not-so-glamorous realities of life on and behind the stage.
While there are countless films featuring incredible chorus girl performances, these are some of our must-watch picks!
La Revue des Revues (1927)
An ambitious young girl rises from obscurity to become the star of a glamourous Paris nightclub.
The Broadway Melody (1929)
A pair of sisters from the vaudeville circuit try to make it big time on Broadway, but matters of the heart complicate the attempt.
Broadway Babies (1929)
Follows naive chorus girls living in a boarding house.
42nd Street (1933)
A young chorus girl unexpectedly get the chance to become a Broadway star.
Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
Four chorus girls use their wit and talent to survive the Great Depression while chasing success.
Footlight Parade (1933)
A producer creates lavish musical prologues featuring dazzling chorus lines to save his theater business.
Dames (1934)
A Broadway producer stages an extravagant musical despite family opposition.
Dance, Girl, Dance (1940)
Two dancers pursue success while taking very different paths in show business.
Ziegfeld Follies (1945)
A star-studded musical revue celebrates the glamour and spectacle of the famous Ziegfeld productions.
Ladies of the Chorus (1948)
A young chorus girl falls in love with a wealthy man, creating tension between romance and ambition.
Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
Performers navigate Hollywood’s transition from silent films to talking pictures.
Guys and Dolls (1955)
A glamours showgirl and a high-rolling gambler find romance amid New York’s nightlife.
The Opposite Sex (1956)
A Broadway performer discovers her seemingly perfect marriage is in jeopardy.
Gypsy (1962)
An ambitious stage mother pushes her daughters toward show business success.
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
A small town is turned upside down when a rock star chooses a local fan for a publicity stunt.
Sweet Charity (1969)
A hopeful dance hall hostess searches for love and happiness despite life’s setbacks.
Cabaret (1972)
An American performer entertains audiences in a Berlin nightclub as political tensions rise.
That’s Entertainment! (1974)
A celebration of MGM’s greatest musical performances, including legendary chorus numbers.
All That Jazz (1979)
A choreographer struggles to balance his demanding career with his personal life.
A Chorus Line (1985)
Broadway dancers reveal their personal stories while auditioning for a coveted spot in a chorus line.
Showgirls (1995)
A determined young dancer fights her way to the top of the Las Vegas entertainment world.
Chicago (2002)
Two vaudeville performers compete for fame and public attention.
Burlesque (2010)
A small-town singer finds her place among the performers at a struggling Los Angeles burlesque club.
The Last Showgirl (2024)
A veteran Las Vegas showgirl must redefine her future after her long-running revue unexpectedly closes.
Written by Amanda Bernice
