Movies and TvShows featuring "dinner-dance" theme.

During World War II, a group of women prisoners of war in Singapore are transported to an island prison camp in Sumatra. In order to find hope and strength amidst the horrors of war, they form a choir and use their voices to uplift themselves and their fellow prisoners. Based on a true story, Paradise Road depicts the resilience and determination of these women as they navigate the challenges of captivity and find solace in music.

The Patsy follows the story of a young woman named Patricia Harrington, who is hopelessly in love with her crush, Tony Anderson. However, Tony only has eyes for Patricia's glamorous sister, Grace. Determined to win Tony's heart, Patricia enlists the help of Tony's friend, Billy, to transform herself into a sophisticated and desirable woman. Through a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, Patricia learns valuable lessons about love and self-confidence.

Spotswood is a comedy-drama set in 1960s Australia. The film follows the story of an aspiring fashion model who becomes involved in a romantic rivalry and labor unrest at a factory where the owner is planning to downsize. The protagonist, a factory worker, finds himself in a fish-out-of-water situation as he tries to navigate the world of big business. The film explores themes of family relationships, culture clash, and the challenges faced by blue-collar workers in a changing world. Spotswood offers social commentary and satirical parody while providing an entertaining and heartwarming story.

Jamboree adheres to the usual formula of late-1950s rock & roll films: A plethora of musical numbers linked together by the wispiest of plotlines. Kay Medford heads the cast as manipulative showbiz agent Grace Shaw. Hoping to land pop singer Pete Porter, Grace connives to break up Pete's romance with female vocalist Honey Wynn. But who cares? The audience came to see such musical faves as Fats Domino, Count Basie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jodie Sands, Ron Coby, Slim Whitman, Carl Perkins, Frankie Avalon, Charlie Gracie and the Four Coins. As a promotional tie-in, Jamboree also features appearances by 21 of North America's top rock-and-roll deejays.

Heather, an expert in avalanche forecasting, brings her new technology to Glacier National Park where she faces push-back from the Director of Mountain Rescue who's trained in intuition and common sense.

A test pilot with a troubled past is selected to be part of a top-secret mission to conquer outer space. As he faces his inner demons, he must also confront dangerous assignments, rivalries, and the challenges of supersonic flight. With the backdrop of the Cold War and the Korean War, he struggles to tame both the experimental aircraft and his own personal demons.

Little Nellie Kelly tells the story of an Irish immigrant's journey in New York City, as she navigates family relationships, love, and her own dreams of becoming an actress. Filled with catchy musical numbers and comedic moments, the film explores themes of family reconciliation and the importance of embracing one's roots.

In a surreal world, a master and his seven servants engage in absurd and strange activities, exploring themes of life, death, and human relationships. They navigate dream-like landscapes and indulge in bizarre rituals, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.