Movies and TvShows featuring "braggart" theme.
Father Frost is a Russian fairy tale about a spoiled brat who is transformed into a bear and learns valuable life lessons. With the help of Father Frost, the young girl discovers the importance of love, kindness, and true happiness in a world filled with magic and winter wonder.
Ein Herz und eine Seele (1973) is a comedy TV show set in West Germany that follows the daily life of a choleric person and his interactions with his family, neighbors, and society. The show is a social satire that explores themes of politics, marriage, family relationships, and everyday life in a comedic and satirical manner.
Ein echter Wiener geht nicht unter is a classic Austrian television series. It was produced by Österreichischer Rundfunk, Austrian Television, and ran for 24 episodes from 1975 to 1979. The script writer was Ernst Hinterberger; the series was based on his 1966 novel Das Salz der Erde. The producer was Hans Preiner, who initiated the project in his series Impulse, which centered on development of new program formats and training of new, young directors. Ein echter Wiener geht nicht unter starred popular Austrian actor Karl Merkatz as the main character, Edmund "Mundl" Sackbauer. Mundl lives in a typical Vienna Gemeindebau at Hasengasse, in Vienna's 10th municipal district. The series used Viennese dialect and became successful after an initial campaign against it by the Krone newspaper as too "common."
In Carousel, a carousel barker named Billy falls in love with Julie, a young woman working at the carnival. As their relationship grows, Billy's reckless behavior and pride threaten their happiness. The story explores themes of love, redemption, and the choices we make.
Boom Town is a movie set in the 1920s during an oil boom in a small town. It follows the story of two wildcatters who become partners and face romantic rivalry, sabotage, and deception. The film portrays the challenges and successes of the oil industry during that time.
A braggart college athlete travels to Oxford, England to compete in a rowing race, but gets caught up in a rivalry, mistaken identity, and a romantic entanglement.
In a small town, a man named Jim Gaylord becomes the center of attention when he accidentally catches a famous criminal. As a reward, Jim receives a large sum of money which he uses to help the poor in his community. However, his actions also attract the attention of a romantic rival who tries to win over the woman Jim loves. Chaos and hilarity ensue as Jim tries to navigate through his newfound fame while also dealing with romantic complications and the antics of the townspeople.
A very young Joan Bennett tops the cast as Nan Sheffield, the daughter of a college president. The nominal leading man is Tommy Nelson, the black-sheep son of a wealthy alumnus. Though Nelson is an ace football player, President Sheffield refuses to enroll the boy because of his bad reputation, whereupon Tommy's father withdraws his financial backing and bars his son from ever setting foot on Sheffield's campus. Falling in love with Nan, Tommy signs up with the college under an assumed name, giving up his wastrel ways to lead the football team to victory. Joe E. Brown steals the show as Speed Hanson, a goofy gridiron star who emits a loud and long yell whenever scoring a touchdown (this was, in fact, the first film in which Brown's famous "Yeeeeowww" was heard -- but certainly not the last).
Juno and the Paycock is a story about the Boyle family living in poverty during the Irish Civil War. The main characters, Juno and Captain Jack Boyle, navigate through various challenges such as debt, family relationships, and the consequences of Jack's irresponsible behavior. The story explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the impact of political unrest on individual lives.
Elmer, a boastful baseball player, tries to help his team win the World Series through practical jokes and double-crosses. Along the way, he gets involved with gambling, gangsters, and a love interest, leading to hilarious and chaotic situations.
In this comedy short film, a barber and a manicurist find themselves in a series of hilarious situations when a criminal is captured in their shop.
College co-eds struggle with the moral, societal and human aspects of romance.
Driven with ambition and handsome looks, Edelbert is very optimistic to marry a rich girl. He pursues other women in their province, not minding his neighbor Elena who is in love with him but is not rich. One day, Elena accidentally overhears Adelbert that she is not the girl for him because of her status. Hurt, Elena leaves town. Soon after, Edelbert realizes Elena is important to him and started looking for her.
A blowhard who poses as a railroad executive (but is really just a $30-a-week clerk) catches a young bride and then drives her family's finances to the brink of ruin.
Set in a hotel straddling the border between California and Nevada, this early John Ford comedy follows a female hotel owner's efforts to turn a profit and get some work out of her husband.
A medicine show man tries to con people into believing he's a legitimate stage actor.
Two Marine pilots vie for romance and glory.
In this Oscar-winning short film, a Marine, Joe Fingers, on a South Sea island during World War II, tells tales of the influence he's had on various personalities. In the words of one of his buddies, he's either the biggest liar in the world or the most important man in show business.