The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show is a comedy TV show that follows the hilarious misadventures of married couple George Burns and Gracie Allen. With their unique comedy style and witty banter, they navigate through everyday life situations, often leading to humorous misunderstandings and comedic situations.
Robert Preston hosts this documentary that shows what people of the 1930s were watching as they were battling the Depression as well as eventually getting ready for another World War.
The zany plot follows nitwit Gracie Allen trying to help master sleuth Philo Vance solve a murder.
International House is a comedy film set in an international hotel where an inventor showcases his latest invention. However, chaos ensues with misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and hilarious misadventures involving a gold digger, a businessman, a health inspector, and various other colorful characters. The film is filled with musical numbers and slapstick humor, making it a delightful comedy from the pre-Code era of Hollywood.
A college professor and the school's star football player are both rivals for the same beautiful coed.
When a struggling actor is mistaken for a famous movie star, he gets caught up in a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mix-ups in the tropical paradise of Honolulu. With dance music, tap dancing, and a touch of romance, this film is a classic rom-com.
In A Damsel in Distress, an American dancer is mistaken for a famous London hoofer by an aristocrat with political ambitions. As he tries to sort out the mix-up, he becomes entangled in a web of deception, love, and class differences.
Gracie Allen assumes the "management" of the shop owned by her papa Horatio Allen, turning it into a radio station and then an aviary---with the usual Gracie Allen logic---while distracted Papa is trying to get younger daughter, beauty contest winner Florence, married before she can head to Hollywood and get into the movies.
Six of a Kind is a pre-code comedy film about a couple who embark on a cross-country trip but find themselves caught up in a series of misunderstandings and false accusations. When they are mistaken for a couple involved in an embezzlement scheme, they must race against time to clear their names and unravel the truth. Along the way, they encounter a quirky cast of characters and hilarious situations.
Stars in the Eye is a comedy and musical variety show that aired in 1952. The show features a collection of skits, songs, and comedic performances by a talented cast of actors and musicians. With its hilarious and entertaining content, Stars in the Eye remains a beloved show from the 1950s.
In 'College Swing,' a college swing music radio show becomes the center of attention as romantic rivalries and misunderstandings unfold on campus. The film explores themes of female jealousy, romantic rivalry, and male-female relationships, with a comedic and musical backdrop. With the help of a cupid, various characters navigate their way through fraternity initiations, graduation ceremonies, and dance crazes, adding to the chaos of college life.
The top brass at a radio station believe their popular new star singer is paying more attention to his love life than to his career.
Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device that can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.
The employees of a failing radio station must put on a huge ratings winner to have any chance of continued operation.
A scatterbrained heiress opens her home to a succession of unemployed actors and vaudeville performers, then decides to produce her own show, much to the consternation of her father, her sister and her sister's boyfriend, who is actually after the young girl's money.
College students rally to save a struggling hotel from closing. Comedy.
At a department store, George seeks help in getting a bone out of his throat. No one will help him; lunch counter girl Gracie wants to talk about airplanes.
We're Not Dressing is a screwball comedy about a group of shipwreck survivors who find themselves stranded on an island. As they struggle to survive, romantic and comedic hijinks ensue.
George Burns tries to buy a tie in a department store filled with assorted kooks.
Sailor George and his pals visit the Roseland Dance Hall, where funny things happen between conversations with dizzy hostess Gracie.