Sweethearts (1938) follows a married couple who are famous Broadway stars. When they receive a letter from Hollywood offering them a chance to star in a movie, their relationship gets tested. Amid jealousy, deception, and the price of fame, the couple navigates their way through a series of comedic mishaps.
Set in San Francisco in 1906, the movie follows the story of a saloon owner and an opera singer who become romantically involved amidst the chaos of the Great San Francisco Earthquake. The movie explores themes of faith, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Love Me Tonight tells the story of a young tailor who falls in love with a princess in Paris, but their love is challenged by societal expectations and unrequited feelings. With the help of his friends, the tailor embarks on a journey to win the princess's heart and overcome the obstacles in their way.
In the 19th century fictional kingdom of Pontevedro, a rich widow named Sonia is pursued by various suitors, including a ladies' man and a captain of the guard. As she tries to avoid scandal and maintain her independence, she becomes involved in a secret mission and finds unexpected love.
Three daughters navigate the complexities of family relationships, romantic rivalry, and career aspirations in New York City.
Disenchanted opera star Carlotta Manson falls for ruffian cat burglar Barney McGann and gives up her career to marry him. But Barney grows disenchanted himself at being known as the husband of a diva and itches to get back to his life of crime and manliness.
Naughty Marietta is a musical romance film from 1935. It follows the story of a French princess named Marietta who escapes an arranged marriage and poses as a maid in New Orleans. Along the way, she falls in love with a captain and must navigate various obstacles to be with him.
Rose Marie is a singer who finds herself held at gunpoint and caught up in a deception while trying to rescue her fugitive brother. With the help of a mounted police officer, Rose Marie seeks reprisal, retribution, and vindication in a treacherous and grief-stricken journey.
In 1940s Vienna, a talented singer and a composer fall in love while working on a musical. However, their relationship is tested by romantic rivalry and societal expectations. With a backdrop of beautiful operetta music, this movie portrays the bittersweet struggles of their relationship and the challenges they face in a conservative society.
Monte Carlo is a pre-Code comedy musical romance film that tells the story of a hairdresser who dreams of finding love and marrying a count. When she is mistaken for a wealthy countess, she finds herself caught up in a web of deception and romance in the glamorous world of Monte Carlo. As she navigates the world of the upper class, she must also confront issues of class differences, morality, and sexuality. With singing, dancing, and elaborate stage performances, this film is a delightful and entertaining look into the lives of the aristocracy in 1930s Monte Carlo. With a touch of humor and a dash of romance, Monte Carlo is a charming and enjoyable film that will transport you back in time.
Reporter Homer Smith accidently draws Marcia Warren into his mission to stop Nazis from bombing Allied Conwoys with robot-planes.
New Moon is a romantic adventure set in Louisiana during the French Revolution. It tells the story of a plantation owner who disguises herself as a male officer to save her fiancé, a French soldier, from being executed. Along the way, they encounter pirates, voodoo rituals, and a secret identity that threatens their love. Will they be able to overcome the challenges and find happiness together?
A married singer, pianist/composer team are struggling to hit it big in New York. Finally, they audition before a Broadway producer, but the producer only wants the singer, leaving the husband without a job and feeling a failure.
A bandit disguises himself as an officer in an attempt to woo a saloon singer.
During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the civilians at home. This was Universal Pictures' effort. It features everyone from Donald O'Connor to the Andrews Sisters to Orson Welles to W.C. Fields to George Raft to Marlene Dietrich, and dozens of other Universal players.
In The Love Parade, a queen falls in love with her man servant, leading to a series of comedic and romantic misadventures. The film explores themes of gender roles and social class, while also showcasing slapstick comedy and musical performances. As their relationship develops, the queen and the man servant navigate the challenges of their differing positions in society, ultimately finding true love amidst the chaos.
A man tries to navigate the complexities of love and temptation while dealing with a dysfunctional marriage.
The company of a musical comedy gets shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by a "king" from Brooklyn and his coterie of wild native girls.
Maytime is a 1937 musical drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The story follows the life of a vocal instructor and opera singer named Marcia Mornay. Marcia falls in love with a singer named Paul Allison, but their relationship is complicated by jealousy and revenge. Maytime is set against the backdrop of Paris, France, during May Day celebrations. As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the characters' lives are forever changed.
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression is a documentary that delves into the vibrant world of musicals and entertainment during the 1930s. Despite the economic hardships of the Great Depression, this decade witnessed a boom in the popularity of dance and music, providing an escape for people during tough times. Through rare footage and interviews, this film highlights the iconic songs, dances, and performers that made the 1930s a golden era of cinema.