Movies and TvShows featuring "big-band" theme.
Close to the Enemy is a TV show set in post-World War II London, following a British intelligence officer who must work with captured German scientists to develop jet engine technology. The show explores themes of espionage, war crimes, and personal struggles in the aftermath of the war.
In 1953, a progressive-thinking art history teacher arrives at Wellesley College and challenges the conservative norms and traditions of the all-female institution. She encourages her students to think independently and pursue their own ambitions, thereby questioning the roles assigned to women in society.
Cavalcade of Bands was an early-1950s American television series which aired on the now defunct DuMont Television Network.
During the London Blitz in 1940, a detective and his assistant team up to solve a string of murders, uncovering a serial killer lurking in the midst of the war. As they navigate the dangers and uncertainties of the bombing raids, they unravel a web of intrigue and cover-ups, all while trying to catch the elusive killer.
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).
The movie is a showcase for several acts that were popular at the time: band leader Paul Whiteman, a running storyline about a possible wedding and the marriage of the two-strip Technicolor process.
Follow the adventures of a group of young people on New Year's Eve in Russia as they navigate romance, social satire, and the antics of clowns and bureaucrats, all set to the backdrop of a big band musical.
Rock Around the Clock is a comedy-drama movie set in a small town. It follows the story of a band and their manager as they try to make a name for themselves in the music industry. Along the way, they face various challenges and rivalries, all while navigating complicated relationships and personal struggles.
Comedy about a bandleader with hypnotic powers.
In Pot o' Gold, Jimmy, a man living with his uncle, pretends to be a musical talent scout to help save a struggling music store. Along the way, he falls for a talented woman and faces various challenges, including mistaken identity and a family feud.
A hat-check girl at the Stork Club pretends to be wealthy in order to impress a swindler, but the plan backfires when she falls in love with a handsome marine.
Duchess of Idaho is a romantic comedy/musical set at a ski lodge in Sun Valley, Idaho. The story revolves around a bandleader who becomes entangled in a love triangle. With deception, mix-up comedy, and battle of the sexes, the film follows the bandleader's journey as he navigates through humorous and romantic situations at the lodge.
A group of people attend a radio quiz show at a spooky mansion, where they encounter strange occurrences and try to uncover the truth.
Amos and Andy trying to make a go of their "open-air" taxi business while they get caught up in a society hassle, involving driving musicians to a fancy party.
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.
Nora and her uncle get railroaded into spending the night at a broken-down hotel in Canada. After Nora falls for the handsome owner, she convinces her uncle to invest in the inn and modernize it. After the hotel opens, Nora's uncle faces financial ruin and her romance hit a snag in the form of pretty reporter.
A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz piece “A Rhapsody of Negro Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.
An evening at a night club for penguins, (and a walrus or two). The stage show includes an appearance by a penguin incarnation of Bing Crosby, who sings a jazzy version of, "When my dreamboat comes home". The band's three singers do a scat version as well. This is followed by a full swing band instrumental of the song which works the band into a "Hot Jazz" frenzy, literaly melting some of the instruments.
Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story is a biographical documentary about the life and career of Doc Severinsen, a legendary trumpet player known for his work in big bands and his multiple marriages. The film also explores Severinsen's battle with pneumonia and his dedication to staying fit through workout routines. It offers an intimate look into the life of a remarkable musician.
Frank Sinatra: The Main Event is a concert film capturing Frank Sinatra's legendary performance in Madison Square Garden in 1974. It showcases the iconic singer performing his most beloved songs and engaging with the audience with his charisma and charm.