List of films with overtures


This is a chronological partial list of films which include a musical overture at the beginning, against a blank screen or still pictures. Not included are films where an overture is used to present the credits, or underscored scenes that are already part of the plot. Often, but not necessarily, these films also include an intermission with entr'acte, followed by exit music.
This list documents the rise and fall of the Overture/Roadshow practice over film history.
Overtures were popular in 1950s and 1960s Hollywood musicals but have become less common since. In many cases, these overtures have been cut from TV and video releases and can only be found on "restored" DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray versions, if at all.

The "[Golden [Age of Hollywood|Golden Age]]" era

1950–70

After 1970