Movies and TvShows featuring "braggart" theme.
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.
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.
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 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.
Helena loves Bertram, but he's of noble birth, while she's just a doctor's daughter. But Bertram is at the court of the King of France, who is ill, and Helena has a remedy that might cure him and win her the right to marry Bertram. But does Bertram want to marry her?
A strait-laced country vicar is very embarrassed by his father's naughty exploits with a lively actress.
A radio actor faces trouble when a science-fiction story causes the audience to panic.
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.
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.
An American tank crew fights its way into Germany in World War II.
A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.
Eddie Kehoe is a young vaudeville hoofer who thinks his inability to hit the big time is the fault of stage managers, agents, musicians...everybody but himself. Eddie likes to tell others how good he is, but seldom shows them. Kitty Mayo, an old-time burlesque queen, who is with the McNary Vaudeville Company, advises Eddie to get himself a partner, as his solo abilities can only be stretched so far. He decides to follow her advice and, while in a theatrical supply shop, he sees Rita Carey rehearsing her dancing act that includes a trained duck. Eddie tells Rita he is a good friend of McNary's, and, with him as her partner, her future in show business will be secured. She agrees to join him and Eddie promptly names the act "Eddie Kehoe and Partner". Despite his conceit, Rita likes Eddie, as do others in the troupe, including Cleo a little gold-digger.
A lovesick fool bumbles into espionage and finds a stolen plane.
During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base. Trumpet orders an unauthorized and premature attack on a German submarine but the bomb misses and the submarine fires back, hitting the airship. Trumpet takes over the controls and sinks the submarine, The pilot faces a court-martial for disobeying orders but the older man takes the blame for his actions. Weaver transfers to the Ferry Command, and while on assignment in Burma, his aircraft crashes in Japanese territory. Trumpet rushes to the scene with a rescue team. Both are successfully brought out and are decorated for their heroism. Afterward, Weaver indicates that he will be returning to the lighter-than-air service in Lakehurst, to reunite with his "father".
College co-eds struggle with the moral, societal and human aspects of romance.
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.
A newlywed discovers her husband is a cheating phony.