Dizzy Dames (1935)
musical film
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musical film
musical film
Musical Justice stars Rudy Vallée as judge and His Connecticut Yankees as jury presiding over the Court of Musical Justice. The judge hears three separate cases. The final case is the State vs.
musical film
A man-about-town accidentally finds himself engaged to two women at the same time, the horse-mad Laura and the sweet-natured Joan who is dominated by her disapproving mother. His attempts to convince the guardian of the former that he is completely unsuited to marriage, while trying to persuade the mother of the latter that he is, are further complicated by the behaviour of his two friends and the appearance of an attractive life model named Bobbie Rivers. Further confusion ensues when the action shifts from London to the French resort of Le Touquet.
Drama, musical film
musical film
When dance band leader Buddy Milton competes in a contest with a female orchestra, he falls in love with its leader, Pat Shelley. Intense rivalry between the two bands and the machinations of a crooked business manager, serve as romantic obstacles along the way.
musical film
musical film, musical comedy
Fred Stevens is an aspiring songwriter from Schenectady who journeys to New York City, hoping to make a name for himself. On the train he meets dental assistant Edna Baker, and the two embark upon a friendship that evolves into her falling for him. While struggling in Tin Pan Alley, Fred falls in with his composer partner's gold-digging sister-in-law Eileen.
musical film
musical film
musical film, romance film
A tourist guide in Naples is taken on by an English woman impressed by his singing, and who regards him as her protégé.
The show opens with Larry the Cucumber driving onto the countertop in a brand-new "Soo-Vee Action Jeep", which Larry has been wanting for a long time. Though Bob the Tomato thinks that Larry's now happy, the cucumber admits that he won't be happy until he has all the additional vehicles in the Soo-Vee line. Bob sees Larry's problem as a good theme for the episode.
documentary film, musical film
The documentary's main focus is the origin stories of three bands: Bad Brains, Minor Threat and The Slickee Boys. The filmmakers used vast archives from private and public collections dating back into the mid-1970's, from a children's television show featuring Kim Kane of The Slickee Boys to footage of Bad Brains' early shows. A significant chunk of the footage used in the film was taken in 1979 and 1980 by filmmaker Paul Bishow of punk and hardcore shows at DC's original Madam's Organ Art Cooperative.
musical film
musical film
musical film
A group of holidaying variety and radio entertainers lend their talents to help a village vicar put on a concert.
Comedy, musical film, Western
musical film
Mops, so called because of her striking curly hair, is an orphan living in the East End of London with her guardian Turnips, whose nickname derives from his craft of carving flowers out of vegetables, which he sells to earn a few extra coppers to augment his income as a lighting-man at the local music hall. Mops performs there and earns a living wage, but has to contend with the unwanted advances of the manager. When he tries to force himself on her, Turnips beats him up and both he and Mops are sacked.
Drama, musical film
Sailor John Brent becomes friendly with Ann Johnson, who shares his tastes in music. When war breaks out, he is believed to be killed at sea, but he survives, and returns wth amnesia. Ann helps him to recover his memory with the help of the song "I'll Walk Beside You."
musical film
At the start of World War II, concert party entertainer Tommy Towers is drafted into service. He immediately gets on the wrong side of commanding officer Sergeant Major Slaughter, but after saving the camp show with his show business expertise Tommy is granted a commission.
musical film
musical film, musical comedy
Arranged marriage. Bride-to-be develops allergies to future husband.
musical film
A woman known to all simply as "Mom" runs a canteen where soldiers in particular are welcome. Maxine is a singer at the club and has stolen the heart of one of Mom's favorite young men, Rocky, who is about to return to active duty. Mom keeps an eye on several couples.
musical film
A young waiter and a manicurist share the same room without ever meeting – because she works in the day and he at night. They encounter each other for the first time, and fall in love, without realising that they are already roommates.
"Lord of the Beans" begins with the arrival of Randalf in the Shire for Billboy Baggypants' 122nd birthday party . Billboy talks about retiring and leaving the Shire and uses a strange bean to produce a birthday cake. Returning to his home, he finds Randalf waiting in his living room.