Movies and TvShows featuring "hit-parade-music" theme.
Stage Door Canteen is a heartwarming movie set during World War II, where a group of soldiers visit a canteen in New York that is frequented by famous stars of the time. The film showcases live performances by popular entertainers and explores the lives of the soldiers who find solace and joy in the midst of war. With comedy, music, and romance, Stage Door Canteen is a feel-good movie that celebrates the resilience and spirit of the human spirit.
Starlift is a musical comedy set in San Francisco, California during the Korean War. It revolves around a group of entertainers who visit Travis Air Force Base to perform for the troops. The film follows their experiences as they interact with various military personnel and navigate the challenges of life on the base. With an ensemble cast and a mix of comedy, romance, and music, Starlift showcases the sacrifices and camaraderie of those involved in entertaining the troops.
A philanthropist's will dictates that four people receive $5,000 apiece, with the stipulation that the first one who can double the amount -- without dishonesty-- will win a cool million. Hindering the four are the avaricious relatives of the late millionaire.
Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
Nicky Nelson is a fast-talking sideshow barker with a wax-and-alive concession on Atlantic City's boardwalk. Even with the band of his friend, struggling musician Gene Krupa, playing on the sidewalk to attract the customers, "The Living Corpse" and other low-rent acts aren't enough to lure the seen-it-all boardwalk strollers, and the landlord closes the show in lieu of never-paid rent. Nicky, always promoting, goes to Stephen Hanratty, head of the pier's Dance Pavilion, to plug Krupa's band as an attraction, but Hanratty won't even listen to them. But, while there, he meets singer Lily Racquel, who knows he is a phoney but might have the ability to to talk a radio-station manager into giving her an audition. She gives him a ring to help finance the project; he promptly loses it in a crap-game.
Two sisters become involved in a romantic rivalry with a group of sailors during World War II. Their comedic antics and musical talents bring joy to the troops and help boost morale.
Thousands Cheer is a lively musical comedy set during World War II, revolving around the struggles and triumphs of a family circus. With a star-studded cast and unforgettable musical performances, the film explores themes of love, patriotism, and the power of entertainment in difficult times.
Lulu Monahan, the press agent for John Barrymore, is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser, plant a story that the great Shakespearean actor, over his heartfelt objections, will teach Kyser how to play Shakespeare, which isn't the same as playing Paducah, which soon becomes evident.
Down a dusty road in the deep South, wanders a young man, Arlin Grove, with a guitar and his earthly belongings on his back, just released from the U. A. Army, with no place to go. When a Hootenanny comes to town, it just discovered that Arlin not only has an exciting voice, he also is a gifted guitar player. He is soon appearing on the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville.
Two pairs of lovers try to thwart an arranged marriage at Costa Rican fiesta time.
A teenage fan sets out to boost her favorite radio singer's career. Comedy with songs.
A programmer with a Latin American beat.
Circumstances arise that result in a man impersonating his uncle. As the "uncle", he finds himself pursued by his girlfriend's aunt, who does not approve of their relationship.
A golf-crazy songwriter tries to avoid the long, solitary hours of concentration needed to produce a hit musical. His producer and his secretary conspire to get him back on track.
A TV worker has fickle designs on an aspiring singer for whom she arranges an audition.
Agent Pete Garland is fired by society singer Monica Barrett after he got her a new radio contract, because she thinks her lawyer friend Teddy Leeds fits in better with her social status. To get even, Pete wants to make an unknown singer into a star. He finds Ruth Allison, drives her hard through rehearsals and makes her a star. But she is worried about her past, something she hasn't told Pete: She's an ex-convict and jumped bail in order to keep her partners in crime out of it. Further she's in love with Pete, but feels that he's still carrying a torch for Monica. When Monica's popularity is decreasing, Pete is able to get Ruth a stint on the program, the result is Monica is fired and Ruth get her job, but Monica takes revenge by revealing Ruth's past. Ruth considers it is best for her to disappear before being arrested, but she has become a star in public opinion. Will she get Pete or will she go to prison again?
A high school bandleader captures the interest of a popular co-ed.
Dick Foran and Harriet Hilliard (aka Harriet Nelson) top the cast of the Universal musical quickie Hi, Buddy. Foran plays GI Dave O'Connor, who comes to the rescue when a boy's club is threatened with foreclosure. Upon learning that the money targetted for the club has been appropriated by a crooked manager, O'Connor calls upon his army buddies to stage a big, fundraising show.
Two small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves competing for the affections of a brash magazine photographer. Comedy.
Young man just out of college tries to persuade his father, who owns a record company, to start signing up rock 'n' roll acts.