Movies and TvShows featuring "band-leader" theme.
The mysterious Mrs. Eleanor Carter moves to Springville with her two teenage children Jimmy and Cathy. Eleanor makes friends with the town's social leader Mrs. Wellington, who supports her idea for a town youth center, and she is aided by Tom Griffith, the high school principal. At the town's annual picnic, to which Eleanor has bought a band, the town busy-body Eunice reveals what she had learned from Eleanor's past.
Thank Your Lucky Stars is a madcap comedy set in Hollywood during wartime. It follows the story of a theatrical producer who poses as a reporter to find an aspiring actor. Along the way, they encounter a Hollywood tour bus driver, a songwriter, a movie set chairman, and a con man. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns as the characters get involved in impersonation, kidnapping, and rehearsal for a charity show. With an all-star cast, this musical comedy is a must-watch for fans of classic Hollywood.
Freddie Mercury: The Final Act is a biographical documentary that delves into the last years of Freddie Mercury's life, focusing on his struggles with personal demons, his battle with AIDS, and his final live performance with Queen at Wembley Stadium. The film explores his impact as an iconic frontman and his enduring legacy in the world of music.
Flying Down to Rio is a romantic comedy about a love triangle set in Rio de Janeiro. The story revolves around a pilot, a bandleader, and a beautiful showgirl. As they prepare for a live radio broadcast, romantic entanglements and comedic mishaps ensue. With breathtaking dance numbers and timeless music, this black-and-white musical is a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Comedy about the members of an early 1900s fire company.
Second Chorus is a black-and-white romantic comedy that revolves around two college students, a clarinet player named Danny and a trumpet player named Hank. They are both in a music band and are also romantic rivals. The plot follows their journey as they navigate their personal and professional lives, dealing with challenges such as a collection agency, a financial backer, and a college graduation. The movie features dancing, singing, tap-dancing, and ballroom dancing, along with humorous moments and a touch of romance.
This documentary explores the life of musician David Crosby, from his time in Crosby, Stills & Nash to his struggles with drug addiction and his renaissance in music.
The Strip is a film noir that follows the story of a musician who becomes entangled with a powerful mobster in 1950s Las Vegas. As he tries to navigate the dangerous underworld, he must confront deception, violence, and his own ambitions. The movie portrays the struggles of the protagonist and features jazz music, nightclubs, and murder.
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.
Hollywood Hotel is a comedic musical set in the glamorous Hollywood Hotel, where a publicist, a makeup artist, and an orchestra leader all become entangled in a series of hilarious mix-ups and mistaken identities. With glamorous movie stars, catchy musical numbers, and plenty of laughs, Hollywood Hotel is a must-see for fans of classic Hollywood comedies.
Count Basie does a little rhyming rapping before going into this Benny Goodman instrumental composition. While he's playing, plenty of couples are jitterbugging constantly until, one by one, they get tired and start to fall down on the floor.
An advertising executive and his temperamental wife adopt a war orphan who turns out to be a beautiful woman.
Ambassador Rico DeMarco is in Washington trying to raise a five-million dollar loan for his country, Lower Salamia. Filbert Filmore and his domineering wife are about to sign on the dotted line for the loan when DeMarco's vivacious daughter, Estelita, upsets the deal by accidentally knocking hot coffee over the papers---and Mrs. Fillmore, who leaves the house in a huff. When word of the difficulties filters back home it's Viva la Revolution. But Estelita, disguised as a fortune teller tries to convince astrology believer Fillmore that the stars are propitious for his making the loan.
A small-town girl comes to New York with dreams of becoming a star. She auditions for a Broadway show but faces challenges and romance along the way.
"Dapper Dan" Franklin and his small troupe of actors become stranded in the small town of Harmony, Tennessee. The town is shackled by Blue Laws imposed upon it by a City Council under the influence of their domineering wives. Harry Cheshire is under the thumb of his sister Abigail Uppington. One look at "Pappy's" daughter Clementine, and Dan decides to stay in Harmony...Blue Laws or no.
In 'Strike Up the Band,' a band leader and his friends from a high school band enter a radio contest and face various obstacles, including romantic rivalries. Set in Illinois, USA, the story follows their journey as they navigate through the challenges and strive to win the competition.
The Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy mission with a woman (Jane Wyman).
When a newspaper reporter accidentally stumbles upon a dark secret involving murder and scandal, he becomes entangled in a web of gossip and danger. As he tries to navigate the treacherous world of tabloid journalism, he must also deal with his own personal dilemmas and the pressures of the press. With a blend of comedy, romance, and drama, Blessed Event takes viewers on a wild ride through the sensationalistic world of the 1930s media.
After retiring from movies to get an education, a man discovers his ex-staff is trying to have him expelled.
Nightclub gangsters hire a vaudeville act called the Three Funny Bunnies (Ritz Brothers).