In the midst of the Great Depression, a fearless hobo joins forces with a group of fellow tramps to defy a sadistic railroad conductor. As they navigate through dangerous train yards, treacherous rivers, and perilous train trestles, they must rely on their wit, strength, and camaraderie to survive. A thrilling adventure set in 1930s Oregon, USA.
Deadwood: The Movie is a drama western TV movie set in the year 1889 in Deadwood, South Dakota. It follows the story of the town's residents as they deal with illness, personal relationships, old enemies, and the search for a missing person. The movie also delves into themes of death, rivalry, and the changing times of the American Wild West.
Dance, Girl, Dance tells the story of a talented dancer who faces challenges and opportunities in the competitive world of show business. She must navigate relationships, make tough choices, and pursue her dreams amidst the glamour and drama of the entertainment industry.
Dying Laughing is a captivating documentary that delves into the highs and lows of the stand-up comedy world. Through interviews and personal stories, it provides an intimate look at the lives of some of the most successful comedians, exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ultimate dedication required to make audiences laugh.
In Reckless, a Broadway star and a millionaire fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by class prejudice and social climbing. They must navigate through scandals, suicide, and societal expectations to find their happily ever after.
In 1939 Gracie Fields, the 'Queen of Hearts', is at the height of her success as a singer and actress and the whole nation seems to wish her a speedy recovery from cervical cancer. When World War Two breaks out, Gracie sings for the troops despite poor health, to the dismay of her fussy husband, film director Monty Banks, an Italian, born Mario Bianchi. With Italy's entry into the war Monty is in danger of being interned so Gracie consents to his moving to America whilst she tours Canada, fund-raising for the war effort. She is accused of deserting the country which made her famous and booed offstage, though she later tours battlefields as a singer. With the war over she regains popularity, performing 'Take Me To Your Heart Again' at the London Palladium. Banks dies in 1950 and, though still a successful singer, Gracie never regains her pre-war iconic status.
From a bland tract house on the outskirts of Los Angeles, Simon Geist (with occasional help from his platonic girlfriend Darla) wages war against all of modern American popular culture. Geist starts up a magazine called "The Next Big Thing", which he uses to confront and insult upcoming actors, comics, models and rock bands. As Geist's mysterious Underground Agenda escalates, will he become the "last big thing", or be co-opted by the very forces he is railing against? Written by Van Film Fest
Documentary to mark the WI's centenary. Lucy Worsley goes beyond the stereotypes of jam and Jerusalem to reveal the surprisingly radical side of this Great British institution.
An actress hopes to regain her lost son by making it to the top.
Tom Kennedy joins a shooting contest over at the Acme Gun Club.
Professor Smelts the band leader gets into a romantic rivalry with one of his musicians over the affections of a pretty girl.
A documentary that celebrates Tony Bennett's 90th birthday with interviews, archive footage, and musical performances. The film showcases the legendary singer's career and impact on the music industry.
Love Business is a 1931 comedy film that tells the story of a love triangle involving a schoolteacher. The film explores the comedic situations that arise due to the romantic entanglements of the characters. With its witty dialogue and charming performances, Love Business is a delightful and heartwarming movie.
An obnoxious heckler at a baseball game infuriates everybody.
The stooges are stage hands who also have small parts in a big play. They quickly get on the bad side of the producer. First they fail to prevent a famous critic from sneaking into the audience. Then Shemp accidentally adds a pot holder into a cake they bake as a prop. During the play the stooges (as southern gentlemen) and the rest of the cast spit up feathers during what was supposed to be a serious scene. The critic thinks it's a hilarious satire and the boys are redeemed.
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."
A takeoff on The Exorcist. This time around, Linda Blair's daughter is possessed not by demons but by the spaced-out comic spirits of Joan Rivers, Pee-wee Herman and Rodney Dangerfield.
Gangster Deak Foster and his three henchmen, Brains Moran, Ears-to-the-Ground Hinkle and Photofinish Farris, take over what they think is a night club run by a rival, Stud Rocco, only to discover it is a nursery run by Irene Perry. All fall under the benign influence to the point where the three henchmen go to night school to be educated and Deak falls in love with Julie.
In this Dogville Comedy short, twin brothers are separated at birth when one is stolen by gypsies. One becomes a district attorney, the other a drifter. Thirty years later, circumstances bring them back together.
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