In Juggernaut, a bomb is found on a cruise ship and a team of experts must race against time to disarm it. As tensions rise and the clock ticks down, they must navigate rough seas and deal with personal and professional conflicts. Can they save the ship and its passengers from certain disaster?
Berlin, I Love You is an anthology film that delves into multiple interconnected love stories set in the vibrant and diverse city of Berlin. It explores different aspects of love, from romantic relationships to the love between friends and family. The film showcases the beauty and complexity of love in all its forms.
Young Man with a Horn tells the story of a talented young musician named Rick Martin, who rises to fame as a trumpet player but must navigate the challenges of success, complicated relationships, and his own inner demons.
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.
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.
Christine Evans, the fifteen-year-old daughter of the widowed American ambassador to Mexico Jeffrey Evans, believes that she is no longer a young girl and that she has fully matured into adulthood. Eager to make her mark in the sophisticated world of foreign diplomats living in Mexico, Christine appoints herself as organizer of her father's social activities and takes over the planning of a big garden party he will be hosting. Because he loves his daughter,
Thunder Birds is a romantic drama film set during World War II. It revolves around the love story between a US soldier and a British soldier, who struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the chaos of war. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human spirit.
Cynthia is a coming-of-age story set in 1940s America, following a 15-year-old girl named Cynthia as she navigates the challenges of first love, unfulfilled dreams, and self-determination. The story explores themes of teenage romance, family relationships, and the pursuit of personal passions in the face of societal expectations. Cynthia's journey is filled with ups and downs but ultimately leads to her finding her own path and embracing her true self. It is a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of adolescence in a bygone era.
Host Harry Rose mixes a "cocktail" of musical acts.
A newlywed discovers her husband is a cheating phony.
Isham Jones and His Orchestra, with other cast members, perform some of the orchestra's biggest hits.
A young man wants to marry his sweetheart, but her parents will agree to their wedding only on one condition: he must run for mayor--and win. Comedy.
In a vacation resort setting, Johnny Green and His Orchestra, as well as unidentified guest acts, perform several popular songs.
Hades is cooling off, so the Devil imports Leon Navara and his Orchestra to put on some heat using their music instruments. Navara does some piano solos, while the dance team of Honey & Weldon heat things up also. A Vitaphone "Melody Master" short.
Earl Burtnett and His Biltmore Hotel Orchestra playing "What'll You Do?", "The Song Is Ended" and "Tiger Rag".
Ben Pollack and His Orchestra are joined by a guest vocalist in performing popular songs.
Vitaphone must have really enjoyed Earl Burtnett because they made four shorts together in 1928 and this here was the first. Burtnett introduces the musical numbers as well as the musician doing the tune and for the most part I thought this was fairly entertaining. "Miss Annabelle Lee" was the final number and probably the highlight of everything but the other numbers are well worth listening to.
Lyman and his orchestra perform "Waters of the Perkiomen," "Did You Mean It?" and "Varsity Drag."
J.C Flippen acts as MC on a broadcast from a short vacation cruise of many New York based radio personalities of 1932. Among them are Tess Gardella, Johny Marvin, Bill Hall, Baby Rosemarie and the Four Lombardo Brothers, who all do their part on the broadcast.
Using clips from several unidentified films of the preceding decade, featuring many well-known stars of the day, this short demonstrates that an endless variety of music to entertain all tastes can be heard when you go to the movies. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.