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Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 24,290 films · Page 593.

It Was You Charlie (2013)

Comedy drama

It Was You Charlie (the title refers to On the Waterfront) explores the lonely life of Abner (Michael D. Cohen) a short, schluby, suicidally-depressed former teacher-artist turned graveyard shift doorman and the fierce sibling rivalry he endures (if not imagines) with Tom (Aaron Abrams), his tall, handsome, lady-killing brother. Abner also harbours a tragic secret that has debilitated his professional and personal life while Tom not only seems to have everything going for him, but also scores with Madeleine (Anna Hopkins), the babe our haplessly loveable schlemiel has long held a torch for.

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The Fighting O'Flynn (1949)

Comedy, Drama

Nearing the end of the 18th century, Napoleon's vast army is sailing towards the Irish coast. The national poet and freedom fighter who goes by the name of "The O'Flynn" is traveling back to the castle where he was born, when he encounters a coach being robbed by rogues. The leader of the outlaws is a man named Hendrigg.

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Up There (2011)

Comedy, Dark Comedy

Martin addresses the camera to explain he died in a traffic accident and is now dead. He also indicates that the dead are not ghosts and cannot walk through walls or move things. Two 'carers' came to assist him into a waiting zone called a 're-start centre.' In this place Martin attends group counselling sessions where positive thoughts are encouraged.

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Meet Me After the Show (1951)

romantic comedy

Delilah Lee is groomed by her husband Jeff Ames for his new Broadway show. She becomes such a success that she feels that Jeff considers her more an asset than a wife. When the show's backer Gloria Carstairs makes advances toward Jeff, Delilah leaves him, but she later experiences regret and resolves to regain his love.

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Sidekicks (1974)

Comedy

Quince and Jason, two grifters traveling the Old West, are arrested by Prudy Jenkins, the zealous, rifle-wielding daughter of a small-town sheriff. The charge: They look like typical criminals. She delivers her quarry to the sheriff, but he orders her to release them.

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Cafe Society (1939)

romantic comedy

The wealthy Christopher "Chris" West is a member of the cafe society. To win a bet, she marries reporter Crick O'Bannon, who believes Chris married him for love. When Crick overhears Chris telling one of her friends about the bet, he decides to get even by writing a story about her betrayal.

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Someone at the Door (1950)

Crime, Crime Comedy

Journalist Ronnie Martin comes up with a scheme to boost his career by inventing a fake murder (to which he will confess) and then when the whole thing is shown to be a hoax, he plans to write a book about it and become famous. But he soon becomes embroiled in trouble when some real killings take place.

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One Rainy Afternoon (1936)

romantic comedy

left|275px|thumb|Francis Lederer and Ida Lupino in a publicity still for the film. On a rainy afternoon in Paris, debonair actor Philippe Martin goes to a darkened movie theatre for a romantic assignation with his married mistress, Yvonne, but sits in the wrong seat and kisses instead lovely Monique Pelerin, the daughter of a powerful publisher. Monique, who is engaged to powerful Count Alfredo Donstelli, makes a public accusation against Philippe, and the priggish head of the Purity League exploits the incident until it becomes a national scandal, with Philippe dubbed "The Kissing Monster".

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Blood Junkie (2010)

Comedy horror, Slasher

Several teenagers go out into the woods in order to have fun, drink alcohol, and smoke pot. While out there, Teddy (Mike Johnson) begins to tell the others stories about the old chemical plant. Years ago an explosion caused the closure of the plant and the body of the plant's night operator was never found.

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Merry Men 3 (2023)

Action, Comedy

Merry Men 3: Nemesis picks up from where the second film (Merry Men 2: Another Mission) left off. In this installment, the Merry Men—Ayo Alesinloye (played by Ramsey Nouah), Naz Okigbo (played by Jim Iyke), Amaju Abioritsegbemi (played by Ayo Makun), and Remi Martins (played by Falz)—are faced with their most dangerous challenge yet. The Merry Men, who have become known for their Robin Hood-like exploits in taking down corrupt individuals, are targeted by a mysterious nemesis seeking revenge for their past actions.

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She Didn't Say No! (1958)

Comedy

In a village in County Wexford, the authorities apply for a court order to remove the unmarried Bridget Monaghan's six children, who have five different fathers. When the judge disagrees, finding them to be a happy and united family, the doctor convenes a meeting of the surviving fathers (one has died) at which, after long discussion, they agree on a plan. To remove the scandal, they will buy the Monaghans a farm over away.

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Fish Hooky (1933)

Comedy

Wheezer, Dickie, Uh-huh, and Stymie choose to play hooky from school again to go fishing with Joe and Farina. Meanwhile, Miss Kornman is taking her students to the beach and amusement pier free of charge. Spanky and Cotton deliver sick notes forged for Dickie, Stymie, and Wheezer by Joe and Farina to Miss Kornman, stating why they were absent.

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The Clinic (1982)

Comedy drama

Medical student Paul Armstrong (Simon Burke) arrives at a busy Melbourne VD clinic to study the work of the specialists there. Over the course of his visit, the strait-laced Paul encounters a diverse array of patients including gay man Charlie (Geoff Parry), middle-class woman Nancy (Veronica Lang), Carl (Martin Sharman), who has contracted a sexual disease after cheating on his fiancée, and Warwick (Ned Lander), who has lost his job due to contracting a disease.

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New Low (2010)

Comedy, Comedy drama, romance film, romantic comedy

Wendell, a neurotic, aimless twentysomething, struggles to figure out which girl he really belongs with: Joanna, the best girl he's ever known, or Vicky, the worst. His friend Dave helps him sort through his thoughts as Wendell discovers not only whom he should be with but who he truly is under all that neurosis.

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The Bride Comes Home (1935)

romantic comedy

After the bankruptcy of her father's business, penniless Chicago socialite Jeannette Desmereau works with magazine editor Cyrus Anderson and publisher Jack Bristow. They discuss love and wedding plans. However, when Bristow and Desmereau set in motion plans to marry, Anderson decides to win her back.

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Ladies' Day (1943)

Comedy

Wives and girlfriends sit together at a Sox game to watch Wacky Waters pitch. He's a fun-loving guy who is delighted to learn that Hollywood star Pepita Zorita is at today's game, selling kisses for charity. Wacky promptly borrows money from team publicity man Updyke to buy $300 worth.

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