Gene Kelly is one of the most famous classic musical stars of all time, if not the most remembered especially for his films in which he danced. Kelly started off on Broadway and got a film contract later at MGM. Kelly's first film was For Me and My Gal, with Judy Garland and George Murphy and would end up as a choreographer, director, and even producer.

Film Essentials:

For Me and My Gal
Cover Girl
Anchors Aweigh
The Pirate
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Summer Stock
Singin' in the Rain