Movies / TV Series Set in the 19th Century

Movies About Music & Musicians (Fictional or Real Life)

Immerse yourself in the lives and legacies of classical music's greatest icons. This curated collection of movies follows renowned composers like Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Tchaikovsky from early genius to lasting fame. Witness the creativity and madness behind some of the world's most enduring masterpieces. Lavish period productions transport you to Old World Europe, recreating the beauty and passion of Vienna, Paris, and other musical meccas. Biopics dramatize the inspirations, romances, and personal struggles hidden in the notes. 

Explore the humanity beneath the myths of these troubled geniuses through nuanced performances. Whether a lavish costume drama or introspective character study, these acclaimed films offer front row seats to lives dedicated to and immortalized by music. Let the master's works come alive again through their stories.

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Ed Harris and Diane Kruger in Copying Beethoven (2006)

Mel Blanc and Arthur Q. Bryan in What's Opera, Doc? (1957)

Includes Music films, but not singing Westerns. Starting with 1998, added requirement for 500+ votes and 4+ rating. Expanded to include TV movies and specials.

The search (excludes what's already on my lists):  [https://www.imdb.com/search/title?release_date=1927,&genres=musical&title_type=feature&runtime=45,&countries=us&sort=release_date,asc&count=100&view=simple&user_rating=4.0,&num_votes=500,&lists=!ls021062047,!ls021564702] and again for genre Music, and for title_types Video, tv_movie, tv_special (8 searches total).

Companion list: American omitted Musical Feature Films (http://www.imdb.com/list/ls021564702/) 

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls021062047/?release_date=1974&mode=simple&sort=release_date,asc

Movies with Actors, of Russian Descent (pre-1991-12)

Ethel Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Tad Alexander, and Ralph Morgan in Rasputin and the Empress (1932)

Movies, History, Biography on Russians, Russia

Keith Larsen in Son of Belle Starr (1953)

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