Movies and TvShows featuring "dance-band" theme.
When Worlds Collide is a sci-fi thriller about a group of scientists and astronomers who discover that a runaway star is on a collision course with Earth. As they struggle to warn humanity and find a solution to save the planet, they face various obstacles and challenges. With time running out, they must race against the clock to ensure the survival of humanity.
Make Way for Tomorrow is a 1937 drama movie about an elderly couple, Barkley and Lucy, who face financial struggles and the prospect of separation due to foreclosure. As their adult children are unable to provide them with a permanent home, Barkley and Lucy are forced to live apart. The film explores themes of old age, family relationships, and the challenges faced by the elderly.
Semba and Vikram, two teenagers belonging to different strata of society, come together to help a friend in need. They courageously try to overcome many obstacles in their path with just one thing filling their hearts and souls - dance.
Oliver's Travels is a five-part television serial written by Alan Plater and starring Alan Bates, Sinéad Cusack, Bill Paterson, and Miles Anderson. It first aired in the UK in 1995. Bates plays the titular Oliver, a keen word-game enthusiast and lecturer in comparative religion. After his teaching post is made redundant, he resolves to make use of his new wealth of free time by going to visit his favourite crossword compiler, 'Aristotle', with whom he has corresponded but whom he has never met. When he arrives, however, he finds Aristotle's house has been ransacked and its occupant has departed for parts unknown, and he sets out to discover why.
In Iran, where dance is illegal, a group of university students defies the ban and forms an underground dance company. They face challenges and danger as they pursue their passion while dealing with the oppressive regime.
State Fair follows the journey of a family as they attend the annual state fair in Iowa. Along the way, they experience romance, hijacked trucks, livestock shows, and compete in various competitions. This musical film showcases the joys and challenges of fair life, while highlighting the deep connections between people and the love they find amidst the excitement.
The Hard Way tells the story of a talented nightclub entertainer who rises to fame on Broadway but faces treachery and betrayal along the way. The film explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the dark side of showbiz.
On Our Merry Way follows a collection of characters as they navigate through a series of comedic and romantic situations. From mistaken identities to practical jokes, this film showcases the hilarious and chaotic lives of its characters.
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.
When a college girl becomes the center of attention for a group of men, a battle of the sexes ensues. With a backdrop of music and comedy, the film explores themes of feminism and women's liberation.
Blues in the Night (1941) is a gripping film that tells the story of a jazz musician and his band who find themselves entangled in a web of drug addiction, turmoil, and illegal gambling. Set during the Great Depression era, the film follows their journey through poverty, eviction, and encounters with crooked gamblers. With captivating performances and a soundtrack filled with soulful blues, this movie showcases the fortitude of the characters amidst their trials and tribulations.
Day-time Wife is a screwball comedy about a neglected wife who discovers her husband's infidelity. She takes matters into her own hands and decides to find a job as a secretary for a business in New York City. In her new role, she encounters various hilarious situations, including signing a contract without reading it and playing backgammon with her employer. Throughout the film, she navigates the challenges of her job and her rocky marriage, all with plenty of comedy and romance.
Joan Royle, beautiful but naive model who came from the slums, falls for Fred Ketlar, the leader of a dance band. When Fred's estranged wife Adele is murdered, Fred is arrested and convicted of the crime. Joan believes that the real murderer is Baretta, a gangster who was keeping Adele as his mistress
Tony and Tina are excited to get married but they dread having the ceremony. Tina's mother and Tony's father used to be an item and neither parent has gotten over their bitter breakup. As everyone comes together to help plan the event, the parents cannot stop bickering and they are constantly at each other's throat. Adding to their woes are an eccentric photographer, a stubborn priest, unhappy bridesmaids and hung over groomsmen.
Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (2008) is a comedy-drama film set in Hamburg, Germany. It follows the story of a musician who struggles with shyness, sexual frustration, and alcohol abuse. Along the way, he navigates relationships, deals with family reunions, and tries to find love and success in the music industry.
In this drama, an ex-vaudevillian dancer opens up a dance band agency and help street kids at the same time by hiring them to help out. Unfortunately, the local gang of hood's leader resists his attempts. More trouble ensues when the dancer helps a convict gain parole by hiring him. It later turns out that the ex-con is only interested in trying to use the agency as a front for extortion. Songs include the Oscar nominated "When There's a Breeze on Lake Louise," "Your Face Looks Familiar," "Heavenly, Isn't He?" "Let's Forget It," "You're Bad For Me," and "A Million Miles From Manhattan."
Nick Stuart and his band masquerade as an all-girl band as part of their plan of getting to play at a dance at a swanky girl's-only school. They get away with the masquerade and their playing is successful but they are discovered and have to hitch-hike their way back to the city in feminine attire.
Marjorie, a song-and-dance girl in the stage show of a palatial movie theater, becomes interested in Al West, a warehouse clerk who has put together an unusual jazz band, and uses her influence to get him a place on one of the programs. Max Mindel, the house manager, has a yen for Marjorie and, discovering that she is in love with Al, gives the band notice and hires harmony singers Barney & Bey as a replacement. Marjorie makes up to both men and soon breaks up the team. Al learns of her scheme, however, and makes her confess to the singers. Barney and Bey make up, and Max gives Al and his band one more chance. Al is a sensation, and Max offers him a contract for $1,000 a week.
Katharine Hilliard, mousy dean of a stuffy music school, meets and is insulted by swing band leader Barry Clayton on a train. To "show" him she takes a friend's advice, removes her glasses, and puts on a designer gown. Naturally, she becomes gorgeous. Soon, both Barry and crooner Jimmy Hale are after her, and she finds herself in the midst of triangles and misunderstandings.
In this musical comedy, two star-struck small town kids head for the Big Apple and become famous for their jitterbug act. Their fame doesn't last long, but they had fun anyway. Songs include: "Baltimore Bubble," "Gingham Gown," "Just a Bore," "Wasn't It You," "Kaneski Waltz" (Frank Skinner, Charles Henderson).