The Best Jane Powell Movies

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List of the best Jane Powell movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Jane Powell's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Jane Powell movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Jane Powell movies will be at the top of the list. Jane Powell has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Jane Powell movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Jane Powell films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Jane Powell role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Jane Powell performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

These films, like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and A Date with Judy include images when available.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Jane Powell movies?" and "What are the greatest Jane Powell roles of all time?"

Movie fans who love Jane Powell have also been known to enjoy films starring Leslie Caron and Mitzi Gaynor.

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  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    Howard Keel, Jane Powell, Russ Tamblyn
    49 votes
    • Released: 1954
    • Directed by: Stanley Donen
    In the heartland of 1850s Oregon, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers unfolds. Millie (Jane Powell), a townswoman, marries backwoodsman Adam Pontipee (Howard Keel) only to discover his six unruly brothers living in their cabin. A romantic musical comedy ensues as Millie guides the brothers through courtship etiquette. The film is punctuated by vibrant dance sequences and memorable songs, earning it an Academy Award for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture. The story climaxes with a surprising twist, leaving audiences captivated till the last scene. All this happens under Stanley Donen's deft direction, making it an iconic Hollywood musical.
  • Royal Wedding
    2

    Royal Wedding

    Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford
    32 votes
    • Released: 1951
    • Directed by: Stanley Donen
    American sibling song-and-dance team Tom (Fred Astaire) and Ellen Bowen (Jane Powell) are in London in 1947, when all of England is in a tizzy over the impending nuptials of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Ellen falls head over heels for the dashing Lord John Brindale (Peter Lawford), and Tom becomes equally smitten with the elegant Anne Ashmond (Sarah Churchill). The film features one of Astaire's most legendary dance performances, dancing across the ceiling of a hotel room.

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  • Small Town Girl
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    Small Town Girl

    Nat King Cole, Ann Miller, Fay Wray
    14 votes
    • Released: 1953
    • Directed by: Leslie Kardos
    Small Town Girl is a 1953 musical film directed by László Kardos and starring Jane Powell, Farley Granger, and Ann Miller. Busby Berkeley choreographed several dance numbers. Bobby Van performed the memorable "Street Dance", in which he hopped all around town. The film features song performances by Nat King Cole. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, "My Flaming Heart", with music by Nicholas Brodszky and lyrics by Leo Robin.

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  • Two Weeks with Love
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    Two Weeks with Love

    Jane Powell, Ricardo Montalban, Louis Calhern
    28 votes
    • Released: 1950
    • Directed by: Roy Rowland
    In the summer of 1913, teen Patti Robinson (Jane Powell) and her family take their annual summer vacation at the beach. Despite the concern of her parents, Katherine (Ann Harding) and Horatio (Louis Calhern), Patti is determined to find romance. Though fellow teenager Billy Finlay (Carleton Carpenter) attempts to court Patti, she only has eyes for a suave newcomer, Cuban Demi Armendez (Ricardo Montalban), who is also pursued by Patti's older friend, Valerie (Phyllis Kirk).
  • The Girl Most Likely
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    The Girl Most Likely

    Jane Powell, Cliff Robertson, Keith Andes
    18 votes
    • Released: 1957
    • Directed by: Mitchell Leisen
    Young Dodie (Jane Powell) is a middle-class woman who dreams of marrying into high society but accepts a proposal from Buzz (Tommy Noonan), her uninspiring yet well-intentioned boyfriend. The next day, Dodie jumps off a ferry and into the arms of working-class Pete (Cliff Robertson), mistaking him for local millionaire Neil Patterson Jr. Dodie and Pete hit it off and she also agrees to marry him. But, after she meets the real Neil (Keith Andes), she has three marriage offers to juggle.
  • Three Daring Daughters
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    Three Daring Daughters

    Jeanette MacDonald, Jane Powell, Edward Arnold
    22 votes
    • Released: 1948
    • Directed by: Fred M. Wilcox
    Convinced that their mother, Louise Morgan (Jeanette MacDonald), is lonely and unhappy, Tess (Jane Powell), Alix (Mary Eleanor Donahue) and Ilka (Ann E. Todd) plot to reunite her with their irresponsible father, Charlie, with the help of his rich employer, Robert Nelson (Edward Arnold). On a cruise, however, Louise meets bandleader Jose (Jose Iturbi), and the couple secretly marry. Back home, Louise wonders how to reveal her marriage when the girls tell her that Charlie is returning.

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