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After an eleven-year absence, Red Buttons returns to TV in a light, mild comedy about an accountant who's asked to impersonate a foreign spy. Instead of leaning on gimmicks and action, the show leans on comedian Buttons and he supplies the bulk of the laughs trying to ride a fancy horse while carrying out his espionage mission. Another asset is character actor Fred Clark, playing the spy chief with a good-humored flair,
Alice, a curious young girl, falls down a rabbit hole into Wonderland, a mythical realm filled with peculiar creatures and eccentric characters. She embarks on a journey to find her way back home, facing challenges and meeting unforgettable allies and enemies along the way.
This star-laden adaptation of Harold Robbins' best-selling 1949 novel about the birth of the movies features Mark Harmon as a drifter who comes under the wing of visionary nickelodeon operator Vincent Gardenia and goes on to become a pioneer in the incipient film business, facing the good times and the bad over a 20-year period.
The Red Buttons Show premiered on the CBS television network in 1952, and ran for two years on that network, then moved to NBC for the final 1954-55 season. Red's catch phrase from the show, "Strange things are happening!" entered the national vocabulary briefly in the mid-1950s.
A police officer, short on cash, promises a waitress that he will split his lottery ticket winnings with her if he wins. To their shock, they win the lottery and now have to navigate the challenges of newfound wealth and a love triangle.
The Poseidon Adventure is a gripping disaster film set on a luxury ocean liner that capsizes after being hit by a massive tidal wave on New Year's Eve. A group of passengers, including a determined reverend, a former prostitute, and a young boy, must navigate through treacherous obstacles and rising waters to reach safety. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise, relationships are tested, and the characters must confront their fears and make sacrifices to stay alive.
A young orphan boy, Pete, escapes from his abusive adoptive family and finds solace in the company of a kind-hearted dragon named Elliott. Together, they embark on a magical adventure through a small town in Maine, forming a deep bond of friendship.
Sayonara is a 1957 movie set in post-war Japan during the Korean War. It tells the story of an Air Force officer who falls in love with a Japanese woman. The couple faces challenges and racial prejudice due to their interracial relationship. The film explores cultural differences and the impact of the war on their lives.
A group of animal trapper and hunters in Africa deal with various challenges and dangerous encounters in their work.
A married couple struggling through various challenges in their relationship, including therapy and contemplation of divorce, find themselves reevaluating their love for each other during a summer camp.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?(1969)
82%TomatometerSet during the Great Depression, a dance marathon becomes a grueling test of endurance for the contestants. As the competition progresses, the physical and mental strain pushes the participants to their limits, leading to a tragic event.
A volcanic eruption on a luxurious island resort in the South Pacific puts the lives of the guests and staff in jeopardy. As the disaster unfolds, multiple storylines play out, including adultery, father-daughter and father-son relationships, and the struggle for survival. With an ensemble cast, the movie takes place within a one-day timespan, showcasing the chaos and destruction caused by the eruption.
After a car crash, an 81-year-old man wakes up as his 18-year-old self and relives his youth. With a fresh perspective, he learns to appreciate life, mend relationships, and find joy.
In this 1979 comedy family movie, an inventor creates a robotic dog with super strength and X-ray vision. The dog, named C.H.O.M.P.S., becomes a famous actor but is threatened by a ruthless dog catcher. With the help of a young man, they must save C.H.O.M.P.S. from captivity and ensure his safety.
Stagecoach follows a group of strangers who must rely on each other when they find themselves in dangerous territory. As they travel together, they confront social prejudice, face off against outlaws and Native American attacks, and experience personal struggles and growth.
After witnessing his girlfriend being kidnapped and taken away in an ambulance, a comic book artist becomes obsessed with finding her. He teams up with a detective to uncover a conspiracy involving human experimentation and a mad doctor. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they face obstacles and danger, leading to a thrilling and action-packed climax.
Gay Purr-ee is a charming animated musical film set in the late 19th century. It follows Mewsette, a country cat with dreams of living in Paris. She embarks on a journey to the City of Lights, where she encounters adventure, love, and a villainous plot. With beautiful hand-drawn animation and catchy musical numbers, Gay Purr-ee is a delightful family film that will leave you purring with joy.
In this hilarious spoof of classic movies, a delivery boy and a chorus girl find themselves caught up in a plot involving gangsters, Broadway musicals, and a fake trailer for a double feature.
Harlow is a biographical drama that tells the story of Jean Harlow, a glamorous actress known for her platinum blonde hair and seductive persona. The movie explores her rise to fame, the challenges she faced in the industry, and her tumultuous personal life.
George Burns, the legendary comedian, celebrates his 80th birthday with a star-studded event showcasing his remarkable career in show business. Through interviews, performances, and anecdotes, this TV movie pays tribute to Burns' talent and long-lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
Red Buttons
Although Red Buttons is best known as a stand-up comic, he is also a successful songwriter, an Academy Award-winning actor (and has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards) and an accomplished singer. Born Aaron Chwatt on February 5, 1919 (Aquarius) in New York City's Lower East Side, stood at a height of 5' 6" (1.68 m). Buttons (who got his name from a uniform he wore while working as a singing bellhop), also known as Cpl. Red Buttons, started his show-business career singing on street corners as a child. At 16 he got a job as part of a comedy act playing the famed Catskills resort area in upstate New York (his partner was future actor Robert Alda). Buttons worked the burlesque circuit as a comic and even landed a role in a Broadway play, "Vicki", in 1942. He soon joined the U.S. Marine Corps, and in 1943 was picked for a role in Moss Hart's service play "Winged Victory" on Broadway, and soon afterwards journeyed to Hollywood to make the film version. After his discharge from the service he returned to Broadway, both in plays and as a comic with several big-band orchestras. He was successful enough that he got his own TV series, The Red Buttons Show (1952), on CBS. It lasted three years and won Buttons an Emmy for Best Comedian. He worked steadily for the next several years, and in 1957 got his big film break in the drama Sayonara (1957) with Marlon Brando, in which he played an American soldier stationed in Japan who struggled against the societal and racist pressures of both American and Japanese cultures because of his love for a Japanese woman. His performance garnered him an Academy Award, and more film roles followed. He played a paratrooper in The Longest Day (1962), was nominated for a Golden Globe for Harlow (1965) and again for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). He had a part in the TV series The Double Life of Henry Phyfe (1966) and has done pretty much every kind of TV show there is, from variety to comedy to soap operas. He gained further renown in the 1970s for his appearances on the "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" where he performed his "Never Got a Dinner" act to great acclaim. He has played Las Vegas for years, has a star on Hollywood Boulevard (corner of Hollywood and Vine) and has appeared in numerous telethons and charitable events, for which he has been honored by such organizations as the Friars Club and the City of Hope Hospital. He died July 13, 2006 at the age of 87 in Century City, California, USA from vascular disease.
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