the movies, the magic, the memories. The greatest moments, the brightest stars. The incomparable Golden Era of MGM Musicals shines forever in a timeless production that wowed critics and public alike, became a surprise box-office smash, and remains today the best compilation movie ever made.

The studio was "home to more stars than there are in the heavens" and some 125 of them in scenes from nearly 100 films enliven this joyfest. Judy, Ol' Blue Eyes (and James Stewart!) sing. Astaire, Kelly (and Gable!) dance. From Anchors Aweigh to Ziedfeld Follies, from splashy razzmatazz to splashing in puddles, filmmaker Jack Haley, Jr's affectionate celebration more than lives up to its name. If you had to choose one movie musical to take with you for a long stay on a deserted isle, you couldn't go wrong with this one.