Father of the Bride is an American sitcom that aired on CBS during the 1961-62 season. Produced by MGM Television, the series was based on the 1950 film of the same title. Cast members include Leon Ames as the father of the bride, Ruth Warrick as the mother, and Myrna Fahey as the bride.
In a mansion in Xanadu, a wealthy newspaper publisher is on his deathbed. Reporters try to uncover the meaning of his last word, 'Rosebud.' Through interviews and investigation, they learn about his rise to power, failed relationships, political career, and ultimate loneliness. As they dig deeper, they discover that 'Rosebud' refers to a childhood sled, symbolic of the simple happiness he lost. The sled is eventually burned as his belongings are discarded.
Song of the South is a Disney movie set in the Reconstruction Era where a young boy named Johnny befriends a rabbit and listens to the stories of Uncle Remus, an African-American former slave. The film combines live-action and animation to tell the story of friendship, laughter, and the power of storytelling. However, the film has faced controversy due to its racial stereotypes and depiction of slavery.
Daisy Kenyon is a commercial artist in love with a married man. She has an affair with a World War II veteran and struggles with her feelings as she navigates through a dysfunctional marriage and a divorce settlement. The love triangle becomes even more complicated when the married man proposes to Daisy.
Perception vs. reality in a tale of a scoundrel and user whose jovial manner masks his true nature until a climatic redemption.
Haunted by the drowning death of his own daughter, a police investigator embarks on an obsessive 10-year hunt for the identity of a dead boy, to the detriment of his family life.
A once-famous concert pianist has had her career ruined by her alcoholism. Her husband and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous try to help her recover.
A tale of an international counterfeiting-ring operating in Mexico starts with Patrick Nevil viewed as a suspicious character by newspaper woman Agnes Stuart, who is working on a story to expose racketeering night-club owner Doc Lilley.
During World War Two, an American stage magician is caught up in espionage and intrigue when he is held at gunpoint and forced to impersonate a foreign agent. As he tries to navigate the dangerous world of spies and secret police, he must also deal with a complicated relationship with his exotic dancer wife and the constant threat of assassination attempts. Set in Istanbul, Turkey, this film-noir thriller is based on the novel of the same name.
Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform.
Arch of Triumph tells the story of a German refugee, a depressed woman, who falls in love with a German officer in Paris during the German invasion. As their relationship deepens, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including the Gestapo and the outbreak of war. Amidst the chaos, they strive to find happiness and escape the horrors of war.
Marian Medford Woodstock gave up a chance twenty years ago to compete for the Miss USA beauty title in order to marry Jeffrey Woodstock. She hopes to realize her past ambitions for fame and fortune through her daughter Kay, whom she persuades to enter a local beauty contest. Kay wins and is interviewed by reporter Gil McRoberts, who advises her to get married and settle down. Jeffrey is very upset with his wife's and daughter's passion for beauty contests and, when Kay enters the national contest, he informs Marian that she must choose between him and her chase after empty honors for Kay.
During the height of World War II, a family in London faces the challenges and hardships brought by the air raids and the turmoil of the war. The story revolves around their experiences and the resilience they find to overcome the difficulties of the time.
Twin brothers are separated at birth and overcome various challenges including sword fights, love triangles, and vendettas in Corsica.
A bank president and his wife, facing a crisis in their life and both nearing the age of fifty, look back on what has happened to them over the years of their marriage.
A 9-year-old Chinese girl writes a heartfelt letter to her deceased mother, expressing her love and longing. She navigates the challenges of her daily life, from dealing with her father's disapproval of her boyfriend to finding solace in her faith. Through various adventures and encounters, she learns the importance of family, love, and forgiveness.
A meek bank clerk, Mr. Winkle, is drafted into the army during World War II. Desperate to avoid combat, he goes to great lengths to portray himself as unfit for duty, but his plans backfire and he finds himself thrust into the Pacific theater of the war. Through comedic mishaps and unlikely heroism, Mr. Winkle discovers his inner strength and helps his fellow soldiers.
During World War Two, an American doctor and his team work behind enemy lines in China, fighting against the Japanese army and helping Chinese soldiers. The doctor also gets involved in a love triangle with a Chinese nurse and his wife.
David Palmer, a young chemist, returns to his father's Indiana farm, to marry a local school teacher, Ruth Treadwell. David meets again his father's horse-trainer, Ben Lathrop, whose daughter, Cissy, has left high school to help her father. Palmer marries and becomes wealthy through an invention, and is able to indulge his socially-ambitious wife. His father dies and Palmer returns to Indiana, where his interest in harness-racing is rekindled, as is his interest in Cissy Lathrop.