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A crusading newspaper reporter battles big-city gambling interests.

In Prohibition-era New York City, a young boy becomes involved in the criminal activities of gangsters and falls for a showgirl. With a unique twist, this musical comedy takes place in a world where all the characters are played by children.

The Prince and the Showgirl is a romantic comedy set in 1910s London. A prince visits London for his coronation and meets a showgirl, leading to a forbidden love affair. Despite their different backgrounds and the disapproval of the royal family, they navigate class differences, politics, and intrigue to be together.

A newspaper reporter is determined to uncover the truth behind a murder case that involves blackmail, deception, and political intrigue. As she digs deeper, she realizes that powerful forces are trying to silence her and cover up the truth. With her life on the line, she must navigate a web of lies and danger to vindicate herself and bring the real criminals to justice.

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages explores four stories, including ancient Babylon, 16th-century France, contemporary America, and a biblical story, all showcasing the devastating consequences of intolerance. The film weaves together these narratives to emphasize the need for love and understanding in a world filled with hatred and bigotry.

In 'Suddenly,' a small town is suddenly besieged by criminals who plan to assassinate the U.S. president during his stopover. The ex-Secret Service agent, now a TV repairman, discovers the plot and fights to stop it before it's too late.

Words and Music is a musical film that pays homage to the successful partnership of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. It showcases their rise to fame in the world of music and their struggles along the way. The film explores themes of love, success, and the challenges faced by artists in the entertainment industry.

Detective Gay Lawrence, also known as the Falcon, investigates a criminal gang involved in the theft of a valuable diamond. Along the way, he navigates through various obstacles, including a postponed wedding, false accusations, and a femme fatale. As the plot unfolds, Lawrence uncovers secrets and faces danger, all while trying to solve the mystery and retrieve the stolen diamond.

College is a comedic film that follows the story of a college student who struggles to balance his athletic pursuits with his academic responsibilities. From pole-vaulting to javelin-throwing, the film showcases the various sporting events and challenges faced by the protagonist. As he navigates through relationships, exams, and college traditions, the film provides a humorous depiction of the ups and downs of college life in the 1920s.

When a man's wife leaves him in charge of cleaning the house, he enlists the help of his friend to speed up the process. However, their attempts to clean only lead to further chaos and destruction, with a series of comedic mishaps including plunger mishaps, a gas explosion, and a house fire. Will they be able to clean up the mess before the wife returns?

A woman is accused of poisoning her husband and sentenced to death. She is saved from execution and seeks revenge on those who framed her.

Detective Dick Tracy is called in to investigate a murder that leads him down a dangerous path. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deception and must navigate through a world of crime and corruption to solve the case.

A Song Is Born follows the hilarious misadventures of a group of professors who come together to create a new sound in the world of music. With their eccentric personalities and comical situations, they navigate through a series of hilarious twists and turns. Along the way, they encounter love, gangsters, and a lot of jazz. Will they be able to find the perfect harmony and create a masterpiece?

In Big Business (1929), two saleswomen from a city department store travel to a small town in California to convince a homeowner to buy their merchandise. However, their encounter quickly escalates into a series of comedic misunderstandings and property damage as they compete with the homeowner's resilience.

Muscle Beach Party is a fun-filled beach party movie set in the 1960s. It follows the adventures of a group of teenagers who visit Muscle Beach and get involved in music, comedy, and bodybuilding. The movie is filled with humor, music, and lots of beach party fun.

In the 1930s, amoral blonde tommy-gun girl Bonnie Parker cut a swath of bodies across the South-West. Starting out on gas stations and bars with side-kick Guy Darrow she graduated to bank hold-ups with Darrow's brother and, after bloodily springing him, her jailed husband. But there was never any doubt who was in charge.

Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) follows the life of a successful songwriter, showcasing his journey from a struggling musician to a renowned figure in the music industry. The film covers various aspects of his life, including his relationships, career achievements, and personal struggles. With a mix of drama, musical performances, and colorful characters, Till the Clouds Roll By takes viewers on a captivating journey through the world of music during the early twentieth century.

Suspected crime boss Nate Girard beats a murder rap, and newspaper photog Kent Murdock is on the story. Girard and lawyer Redfield throw a party for the news men where Murdock romances a mystery woman who confronted Girard in front of him, but Murdock's fiancée Hester shows up. After they return to his apartment, have a fight, and she leaves, the mystery woman slips in and begs for his help. Police Inspector Bacon and the cops show up, looking for the mystery woman; Murdock hides her. Murdock goes with the cops to discuss the murder the woman is suspected of. Bacon explains (in flashback) how some photogs were setting up a shot with Girard and Redfield. When the flashbulbs popped, Redfield keeled over dead and the woman, Meg Archer, fled while the newsmen ran out to phone their papers. The newsmen (who were rounded up later as thoroly as possible) are taken into police custody, except for Murdock (who wasn't at the scene), who is given a cap on the sly by rival McGoogin. Altho ...

In this silent film, the little tramp character gets caught up in a series of comedic events. Pretending to be husband and wife, he and his partner are chased by police after being mistaken for robbers. With the help of some clever tricks, the tramp manages to outwit the police and return a favor to a friend in need.

In Three Little Words, two aspiring songwriters, Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, join forces to thrive in the competitive music industry of Tin Pan Alley. They face various challenges and enjoy incredible success as they write hit songs, collaborate with famous performers, and navigate the complexities of the entertainment world.