Sing It, Sister!
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThis podcast is hosted and created by Clare Brooks and Ellen Brooks. We chat about movie musicals: favorite songs, favorite characters, fun facts, occasionally some historical or social commentary. Generally we just amuse ourselves and hope to amuse those listening.
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There's No Business Like Show Business
April 07, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn this episode of Sing it, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the 1954 film "There's No Business Like Show Business" starring Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Donald O'Connor, and some other folks! Come along for the ride as they chat about vocal work, off screen beefs, and all things show - plus the music of Irving Berlin. Notes for this ep: On Being a Woman Artist & Further Notes on Blonde (2022) by Angelica Jade Bastién, Oct 1, 2022 Marilyn Monroe as Vicki in her Heat Wave outfit
Across the Universe
March 24, 2024 19:40 - 1 hour - 85 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister(s)! Clare and Ellen discuss 2007's Across the Universe, and embarrass themselves with their lack of Beatles knowledge. Apologies for the lack of soundtrack tunes, Apple changed how things work :( Follow us on Instagram @singitsisterpod
The Greatest Showman
June 04, 2023 21:22 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Ellen and Clare are back at it, this time talking about 2017's The Greatest Showman. Listen to them unpack the problematic character of P.T. Barnum before getting into all the fun stuff like the music, the dancing, and Zac Efron's face. Show Notes: P.T. Barnum Isn’t the Hero the ‘Greatest Showman’ Wants You to Think - Smithsonian Magazine, December 22, 2017 Graham Norton Show S22E13 - Hugh Jackman, Zendaya, Zac Efron - YouTube, December 31, 2017 ...
Spirited
December 25, 2022 19:23 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this holiday episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the new Apple movie Spirited. Come along for the LONG (but fun) ride! And have a good afternoon and happy holidays!
Little Shop of Horrors
November 06, 2022 18:14 - 49 minutes - 70.2 MBIn this episode of Sing it, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss Little Shop of Horrors, which they had previously never seen! Listen in to hear if they enjoyed it (spoiler: they did!) and their takeaways. No gardening tips here, just fun facts, random thoughts, and some bops. Happy (belated) Spooky Season! Show Notes: 18 Things You Never Knew About 'Little Shop of Horrors' Suddenly, Seymour - Ellen Greene & Jake Gyllenhaal Alan Menken Goes for the EGOT (and the REGOT) Rate How Spook...
Guys & Guys: Finals
June 12, 2022 19:52 - 29 minutes - 42 MBAnd the winner is...listen to find out! Clare and Ellen announce the winners of Guys & Guys from the Elite 8 all the way up to the champion! Thanks to those who filled out brackets, voted in our Insta stories, or generally just followed along and enjoyed!
Guys & Guys: Sweet Sixteen
June 05, 2022 18:32 - 19 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this brief ep Clare and Ellen reveal the winners of the Sweet 16 round of Guys & Guys and the Elite 8 match-ups! Here is a link to the updated master bracket. Follow along and vote in the next round on Instagram @singitsisterpod!
Guys & Guys: Round 1
May 30, 2022 02:01 - 21 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, Clare and Ellen reveal the first round of winners in the Guys & Guys bracket challenge. If you want to play along and haven't filled out your bracket yet, please do that before you listen. Here's the link to the bracket template, just make a copy and listen to hear if your guy wins! Follow us on Instagram @singitsisterpod for more info!
Guys & Dolls
May 25, 2022 01:27 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBHello! This episode of Sing It, Sister! was recorded WAY back in March 2021. Please enjoy Clare and Ellen discussing (and dragging) Guys & Dolls and also tune in for an interactive experience...Guys & Guys, our version of March (May) Madness featuring men from musicals! Here is the link to fill out your own bracket! Show notes: Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 'Guys & Dolls' remake? Nickname Generator from the Mob Museum
My Fair Lady
May 16, 2022 03:34 - 56 minutes - 53 MBHey fans, friends, and fam! This episode of Sing It, Sister! was recorded WAY back in the before times, circa fall 2018. The audio resurfaced thanks to a very thoughtful former co-worker of mine. Enjoy the throwback!
The Lure
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFor this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen and honorary Brooks Sister Tim Mazurek discuss a Polish horror comedy musical film called The Lure. There's not much more to say besides...enjoy the ride! Show notes: The Lure trailer Buzzfeed Quiz: What Type of Mermaid Would You Be? Donate and join us on Patreon!
Sing It, Sister! Is Back!
April 10, 2022 21:11 - 2 minutes - 5.58 MBDear family, friends, and fans! This is just a quick hello to let you know that we'll be getting some new episodes out in the near future, starting with a very special episode that will be released this Wednesday, April 13th featuring our good friend Tim and a really weird Polish musical movie called The Lure. Enjoy!
The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 23, 2020 00:32 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBHappy Christmas listeners! Please enjoy this special Christmas episode all about The Muppet Christmas Carol. Clare and Ellen close out 2020 (thank god!) with this family favorite. All the usual stuff like favorites, quizzes, Clare's unpopular opinions PLUS a good deal of singing. Enjoy and best wishes for 2021! Show notes: 15 Facts About The Muppet Christmas Carol By Kristy Puchko, December 22, 2018 (UPDATED: December 11, 2020) on MentalFloss 'A Christmas Carol' Adaptations Ranked ...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 31, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen dig into the 1975 cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 2020 truly feels like a time warp. Happy Halloween times! Show Notes: RHPS Prop List 11 thrilling, chilling, fulfilling facts about 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' by MeTv Staff, Aug 14, 2018, meTV.com Happy Birthday, Dear Rocky! 38 Freaky Facts About The Rocky Horror Picture Show by Lindsay Champion, Aug 14, 2013, Broadway.com Quiz: How well do you know Frankens...
TV Musicals
August 09, 2020 17:44 - 36 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen pick a winner from their Instagram sweepstakes and talk about their favorite musical TV shows and moments. There is also some gossip about Lea Michele, Ellen DeGeneres, and more! Here are some links to some of the things covered on the ep: - Choreographer Kat Burns, bio & upcoming classes with Broadway Dance Center. - Patrick serenades David - Schitt's Creek - David's Olive Branch - Schitt's Creek - Ben Platt sings "River" on Th...
Funny Face
May 17, 2020 22:34 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this episode of, Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire musical, Funny Face! There's Paris, there's dancing, there's fashion, there's misogyny...this film has it all. And the conversation has favorites, least favorites, a game, and...Beyonce? Listen to find out! Show Notes: ‘Those Are Things You Don’t Forget.’ How a Young Audrey Hepburn Helped the Dutch Resistance During World War II, BY ROBERT MATZEN MAY 3, 2019, Time.com MovieLocations.com...
Mamma Mia with Mom
May 10, 2020 19:35 - 23 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this Mother's Day special edition of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen chat with their own mom, Brigid, about Mamma Mia! The feelings are strong in this one! Apologies to our listeners who are fans of the movie; you may want to skip this one...or hate-listen! Happy Mother's Day all!
SIS Survival Guide, V3
May 01, 2020 22:50 - 9 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this bonus episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss their favorite Instagram follows. Listen along to learn about some fun accounts that may bring a smile to your face! Accounts include: @thetinychefshow, @thelesliejordan, @theawkwardyetti, @thebirdspapaya, @mattsurelee, @auntsarahdraws, @celestebarber
The Producers
April 26, 2020 22:58 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the many versions of The Producers, with an emphasis on the 2005 film! From the page to the screen, to the stage, to the screen again, it's all covered. Also included, deep discussions about humor and about Jason Alexander. Not included but did take up a chunk of our recording time...what is the correct possessive plural of Brooks??????? Show Notes: When We Laugh at Nazis, Maybe the Joke’s on Us, by A.O. Scott, NY Times, Oc...
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
April 12, 2020 17:41 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this episode of Sing It, Sister!, Clare and Ellen discuss the ANDREW Lloyd WEBBER and Tim Rice musical, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Ellen tries to teach Clare how Spotify works and they both discussed their cultural catholicism. Tune in to hear favorites, least favorites, TWO games, and some history lessons! Show Notes: "25 Best Movie Easter Eggs of All Time," by Satyam Raj February 12, 2019, thecinemaholic.com "11 Easter Eggs You Never Noticed In Your Favorite M...
Mamma Mia!
April 08, 2020 01:57 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBClare and Ellen discuss the 2008 movie musical, Mamma Mia! Likes, dislikes, tans, hair, best dads, it's all covered. I'm too tired to do the full notes segment here, but I'll add it later. @ me, bro!
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
March 30, 2020 01:15 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn the first episode of Sing It, Sister! Season 3, Clare and Ellen discuss Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the winner of Musical March Madness. It's Dick Van Dyke! It's flying cars! It's a horror movie?! You must listen! Show Notes: Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke (2003) Who invented the dishwasher, windshield wiper, caller ID? Women created these 50 inventions. Top Halloween Candy by State ~ Interactive Map | CandyStore.com
SIS Survival Guide, V 2
March 25, 2020 18:14 - 30 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this second installment of the Sing It, Sister! Survival Guide, Clare and Ellen catch you up on all things Sing It, Sister...and give you some movie news and thoughts on attentions spans that you didn't know you needed! Then they take some silly Buzzfeed quizzes! Enjoy and stay tuned! Links: Recast "The Sound Of Music" And We'll Give You A Classic Movie Musical To Watch Tonight Take This Quiz And We'll Tell You Which "Cats" The Movie Character Matches Your Personality How Many...
SIS Survival Guide
March 19, 2020 15:38 - 36 minutes - 52.3 MBHello friends! Clare and Ellen are here to offer you some distraction in these strange times. On this special episode they discuss musical movies that are currently streaming so that you know what to watch - and what to maybe skip. Listen as Clare and Ellen find out in real-time that Funny Girl is different than Funny Face! And listen ALL the way to the end to find out how you can participate in Musical March Madness! Show Notes: Follow us on Instagram! @SingItSisterpod Courtesy of Br...
CATS: We Saw It!
January 05, 2020 19:47 - 20 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this bonus episode of Sing It, SIster! Clare and Ellen do a quick recap of CATS! directly after seeing it in theaters. Was it as weird as they thought it would be? Can you have a crush on an Idris Elba cat? Can someone please get Jennifer Hudson a kleenex?! Listen for all the answers! Show Notes: "'Cats' Is The Dirty Litter Box Of The Soul," Review from NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour, December 25, 2019 "All Your Cats Questions*, Answered," by R. Eric Thomas, elle.com, December 23, 2...
White Christmas
December 22, 2019 21:46 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBIn this seasonal episode of Sing It, Sister!, Clare and Ellen unwrap the 1954 movie musical White Christmas. Happy Holidays to our listeners! Show Notes: 25 Surprising Things About 'White Christmas' That Even Movie Buffs Don't Know By Asher Fogle, Dec 13, 2019, goudhousekeeping.com White Christmas, Blackface, and Minstrel Shows By Jessica Mason Dec 7th, 2019, 12:10 pm, themarysue.com **All other research was through Wikipedia.** BuzzFeed Holiday Quizzes: Only Someone Obsesse...
The Nightmare Before Christmas
October 27, 2019 22:04 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBHappy Halloween! On this episode of Sing It, Sister! (the last of Season 2!), Clare and Ellen discuss Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas with very special guest, their Dad (aka Jim Brooks)! In addition to learning how the movie was made and discussing the amazing soundtrack, they chat about favorite scary stories and movies and dive into the spooky season! Listen at your own risk! (j/k it's zero percent scary) Show notes: 20 Crazy Facts About The Making Of "The Nightmare Bef...
Chicago
September 30, 2019 00:21 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the movie musical Chicago. And…Clare doesn’t love it. But it’s still a great discussion filled with trivia about the movie, the Broadway play, AND the city of Chicago. Big takeaway? We NEED to see Kate Winslet cast in a musical, like, yesterday. Show Notes: Jack Black, Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly sing at the Oscars 9 Fun and Interesting Facts About Chicago, Mahwesh Fatima, May 9 2019, theculturetrip.com Making a murderess...
Fiddler on the Roof
September 22, 2019 20:10 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss Fiddler on the Roof, Ellen's second favorite musical of all time...and Clare tries to talk Ellen out of liking it. Kinda. But not really. You have to listen. L'Chaim! Show Notes: L’Chaim! 50 Facts About Fiddler on the Roof on the Musical’s 50th Anniversary, Broadway.com Staff, Sept. 2014 Josh Groban is Tevye in his high school production of Fiddler (found on YouTube)
Evita
September 15, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss Evita with a very special guest. You’re going to have to listen close to keep up with this one! Argentinian history, fashion, mean directors, the briefest mention of Ricky Martin, politics – this episode has is all. But one thing is the most important and if you take anything away from listening it should be MADONNA = EVITA. Thanks to our guest, Jim Walsh! Show Notes: Evita: Whose Narrative Is It Anyway? - An Historian Goes t...
Oklahoma
September 01, 2019 15:20 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the movie musical Oklahoma! With an exclamation point! They talk about strong female characters, the new and more diverse revival that’s currently on Broadway, and how Oklahoma! changed the game for musicals. Thanks, as always, to all the listeners and thanks especially to the donors, Jim and Brigid Brooks, Jim Walsh, Sam Robson, Kierstn Stewart, Molly Hanrahan, Annie Hanrahan and Mary Kate Traficano. To donate, please visit: br...
Moulin Rouge
August 25, 2019 19:10 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the 2001 film Moulin Rouge. Can they find upsetting things about the film? Yes, they can, can, can! And they did, did, did! But they also talk about how entertaining and heartbreaking it is and how Ewan McGregor is such a talented stud. Plus, Ellen’s amazing French accent is back! Show Notes: 15 Things You Might Not Know About Moulin Rouge! By Roger Cormier, MAY 13, 2015 on MentalFloss.com 22 Things You Didn't Know About...
West Side Story
August 18, 2019 15:38 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBWelcome to Season 2! In this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss West Side Story, with special guest Brigid Brooks! Topics discussed include: catholic guilt, Marni Nixon, stage vs. screen, systemic racism, ballet dance fighting, and more. And you will not want to miss the outcome of the trivia game! Special shout out to our wonderful sponsors: Brigid & Jim Brooks, Jim Walsh, Sam Robson, Kierstn Stewart, Molly Hanrahan, and Annie Hanrahan To donate, please visit: brooksbab...
Cats - Bonus Episode
August 11, 2019 22:26 - 23 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this mini bonus episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen talk about their initial reactions to the trailer for the upcoming movie, Cats (so much to unpack!) AND announce Season 2 of the podcast which is kicking off on August 18, 2019. Show Notes: Clare mentions this music video MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - DANCE OFF (FEAT. IDRIS ELBA), but it doesn’t have nearly enough Idris in it. As usual, R. Eric Thomas has the best takes on everything so check out his article, “The Five Stages ...
Women-Made Musicals - BONUS!
June 30, 2019 22:00 - 6 minutes - 7.58 MBClare and Ellen discuss musicals composed by women. Just a quick bonus episode to hold you over while we start getting Season 2 ready. Speaking of, please help us make Season 2 happen by supporting us on our funding pages. For details about both campaigns and what we'll do with your money, visit the fundraising page at: brooksbabbles.com/fundraising Or, you can go straight to the campaign sites: https://www.patreon.com/brooksbabbles https://www.gofundme.com/f/sing-it-sister And...
Into the Woods, Pt. 2
May 13, 2019 00:19 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen wrap up their discussion of Into the Woods and close out Season 1 of the podcast. Please listen, enjoy, and support! See you in Season 2! Webpage: https://ellenbbrooks.wixsite.com/brooksbabbles/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksbabbles GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/sing-it-sister Show Notes: Into the Woods trailer from the Ellen (Degeneres) Anna Kendrick vs. John Krasinski Lip Sync Battle - if you want to ski...
Into the Woods, Pt. 1
May 06, 2019 04:56 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss Ellen’s favorite musical, Into the Woods - both the PBS version featuring the original Broadway cast from 1991 and the newer Disney version from 2014. Bernadette vs. Meryl? NO! We have room for all of the wonderful, magical performances here! Show Notes: Links to our fundraising pages: patreon.com/brooksbabbles gofundme.com/sing-it-sister ON THE WAY - my website where you can find more info about how funds will be used: http...
Les Mis - BONUS!
May 03, 2019 02:35 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBWe know you're waiting for the Season 1 Finale but in the meantime please enjoy this bonus episode of Sing It, Sister! And enjoy this link to The Daily Show snip that's super relevant: DAVID OYELOWO - A "LES MISERABLES" ADAPTATION THAT SPEAKS TO THE NOW - EXTENDED INTERVIEW Also, enjoy your day!
Jesus Christ Superstar
April 21, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the many iterations of the musical (oh, excuse me, Rock Opera), Jesus Christ Superstar. Merry Easter and Passover and Spring and whatever else you are celebrating or commemorating this week. #coexist Show Notes: - What did Jesus really look like?, By Joan Taylor, King's College London, December 2015. - How John Legend, Sara Bareilles and Co-Stars See ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Roles, By Michael Paulson, New York Times, March 201...
Bye Bye Birdie
April 18, 2019 02:35 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen welcome special guest, Annie Hanrahan! The three talk about the movie musical Bye Bye, Birdie. They get the negative out of the way in the first 25 minutes (be careful, a couple F* bombs are dropped within in the context of quotes!) and then they talk costumes, favorite songs, and hard core crushes. Show Notes: Sixty years ago, Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army. He was never the same., from the Washington Post, written by Travis ...
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
April 08, 2019 01:11 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discusses the 1954 musical movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. There's singing and dancing and sexism and we talk about it all! Show Notes: HONOR NATIVE LAND: A GUIDE AND CALL TO ACKNOWLEDGMENT from the US Department of Arts and Culture Here are some resources about your Lizard Brain - Why We Want Who We Want, from Psychology Today by Wendy Paris, July 2017 - Overpowering Your Lizard Brain by Seth Godin, via YouT...
Les Miserables
April 02, 2019 03:09 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOn this episode of Sing It, Sister! Clare and Ellen discuss the 2012 film Les Miserables. Clare is under the weather but she powers through like the resilient French revolutionary that she is. And much like the film and the show, this episode is extra long! Show Notes: Joey Potter sings "On My Own" Bloody Battles, Crazy-Long Books & Broadway: A (Sorta) Historically Accurate Timeline of Les Miserables, from Broadway.com by Lindsay Champion, March 2014 Anne Hathaway: I wasn't happy w...
Newsies
March 26, 2019 01:30 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOn Episode 5 of “Sing It, Sister!” Clare and Ellen and special guest, Margaret Flanagan (!), discuss the 1992 Disney film, Newsies. What’s not to love?! Well, Clare finds some stuff not to love. But overall, a super happy episode about a movie that means a lot to our fam AND can teach kids about labor organizing AND stars Batman! Show Notes: Jack Feldman on Writing Lyrics for Newsiesand "Fansies," from Miaminewtimes.com, January 2015 Newsies on Broadway did win a LOT of Tonys. Roundh...
Rent - BONUS
March 21, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBThis bonus ep contains: connections between Episodes 2, 4, and 5, another round of Who's More Famous? (links below), discussions of our total ignorance of the movie Frozen, and a cameo (not a real one, but he pops up in a story) by one of my fav comedians Mike Birbiglia. Super Important Survey - Driver vs. Butler Super Important Survey - Menzel vs. Diggs Mike Birbiglia on The Late Show with Seth Myers
Rent
March 17, 2019 23:17 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBOn Episode 4 of “Sing It, Sister!” Clare and Ellen discuss the 2005 film, Rent. Clare explores her cynicism and Ellen didn’t have time to create a game so she spends a lot of time tapping on her computer to try to find fun facts. Show Notes: - Why Did John Travolta Mess Up Idina Menzel's Name? The Truth Revealed from Broadwaybuzz.com - Info on Chris Columbus cutting scenes in the film are from Wikipedia. - JACOB TOBIA - PROMOTING A "GENDER-CHILL" EXPLORATION OF IDENTITY WITH "SI...
The Wiz
March 10, 2019 22:42 - 1 hour - 58 MBOn Episode 3 of "Sing It, Sister!" Clare and Ellen discuss the 1978 film, The Wiz. And somehow go the whole episode without talking at all about Richard Pryor, besides mentioning him in the set-up. Show Notes: According to IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, The Wiz is actually rated G, not PG. Again, keep in mind this is a 1978 G-rating. "The Wiz was Ken Harper's brainchild. He was the program affairs director at WPIX Radio in the early 1970s and hit upon the idea of an all-black version o...
The Phantom of the Opera
March 04, 2019 02:13 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBOn Episode 2 of “Sing It, Sister!” Clare and Ellen discuss the 2004 film The Phantom of the Opera. But mostly they talk about famous people who they think are their soul mates. Don't forget to weigh in on the "who is more famous, Gerard or Minnie?" debate! (https://goo.gl/forms/y3AC7vYM9XxlWr4x1) Show Notes: - According to Wikipedia there have been 32 film adaptations of the NOVEL The Phantom of the Opera. Since ALW’s musical (1986), many adaptations have come out including: Phantom o...
The Sound of Music
February 26, 2019 03:55 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOn Episode 1 of "Sing It, Sister!" Clare and Ellen discuss The Sound of Music. One of them did a little TOO much research before the show. Show Notes: - Wikepedia: "Although critical response to the film was widely mixed, the film was a major commercial success, becoming the number one box office movie after four weeks, and the highest-grossing film of 1965. By November 1966, The Sound of Music had become the highest-grossing film of all-time—surpassing Gone with the Wind—and held ...