The Strip is a film noir that follows the story of a musician who becomes entangled with a powerful mobster in 1950s Las Vegas. As he tries to navigate the dangerous underworld, he must confront deception, violence, and his own ambitions. The movie portrays the struggles of the protagonist and features jazz music, nightclubs, and murder.
In 1917 New Orleans, a ladies' maid falls in love with a pianist, but their relationship faces challenges due to racial tensions, romantic rivalries, and scandalous events in the city. The story explores the clash between classical and jazz music and the complexities of social class and love.
The Five Pennies is a biographical film about the life and career of jazz musician Red Nichols. The film follows Nichols as he navigates the ups and downs of fame, band life, and personal relationships. It explores the challenges he faces, including his battle with polio and the impact it has on his career. With a mix of drama, music, and a touch of romance, The Five Pennies is a captivating story about the life of a jazz legend.
Droopy the detective pursues a flea through various locations like the Hollywood Bowl, city dump, and fairground, all while chasing a loaded Dixieland band.
Opera singer Ina Massine tries to win back former husband Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett.
A young executive is trying to convince an airline to sponsor a travel show on television, but he's not getting anywhere. When he tells his fiancé that he may have to postpone their honeymoon, she goes off on him, and as he backs away from her he hits his head on a fire extinguisher and knocks himself out. While unconscious he dreams his own version of the show he's trying so hard to sell.
To save their music publishing firm from bankruptcy, Bill "Brains' Watson creates a colorful life-story about his partner, Danny Lee, representing him as a descendant of Louisiana's famous Josh Lee family and rightful poet laureate of Dixieland.
National DJs help a promoter make an unknown girl a star, to prove the power of radio over TV.
This Vitaphone short features Red Nichols and His Five Pennies performing songs, including China Boy, Nobody's Sweetheart, Ida Sweet as Apple Cider, and Who Cares?.
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