Movies and TvShows featuring "jitterbug" theme.
After a car wreck on Mulholland Drive, a woman with amnesia and an aspiring actress embark on a surreal and mysterious adventure in search of clues and answers across Los Angeles.
Thumbelina, a miniature girl, is kidnapped and forced into a marriage. She embarks on a journey to find true love and escape her captors.
Universal cowboy star Rod Cameron plays Geoffrey, conductor of a high-toned symphony orchestra. Secretly harboring the desire to become a swingin' jazz trumpeter, Geoffrey takes a job at a "hot" Broadway nightclub. Here he meets and falls in love with café songstress Donna (Frances Raeburn), who has led her family to believe that she's studying for a classical-music career. Meanwhile, a comedy-relief romance develops between Geoffrey's snooty valet Chumley (Arthur Treacher) and Donna's best pal Pat (Jacqueline De Wit). For those not interested in the plot (what there is of it), Swing Out, Sister includes specialty numbers by organist Selika Pettiford and the Lou Diamond Quintet.
Beverly Ross, the switchboard operator at a local radio station, jumps at the chance to be the DJ for an early morning show before the soldiers at a nearby army camp assemble for reveille. Beverly, with her modern music, camp bulletins and chatter, is a hit with the soldiers. Beverly's younger brother and his two buddies are soldiers at the camp. The buddies vie for Beverly's attentions.
Set during World War II in London, 'Hope and Glory' follows the life of a 10-year-old boy and his family as they navigate the challenges and adventures of wartime. From school bombings to the Blitz, the film portrays the resilience and humor of the characters amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war.
Avalon is a semi-autobiographical movie about the life of a Jewish immigrant family in 1940s Baltimore. It explores themes of family, nostalgia, and the challenges of assimilation into American society. The story follows the family's experiences, including the patriarch's struggles to maintain traditional values, the relationships between different family members, and the changing dynamics of the neighborhood.
In 1943, during World War II, Matt and Jean fall in love while he is stationed in England. Their forbidden romance faces obstacles of racism, prejudice, and infidelity.
Taking Sides is a drama movie set in post-World War II Berlin. The story revolves around Major Steve Arnold, a U.S. Army officer assigned to investigate Wilhelm Furtwängler, a famous German conductor accused of collaborating with the Nazi regime. As Arnold delves deeper into the case, he becomes conflicted as he uncovers the complexities of Furtwängler's actions during the war and the impact it had on his career. The movie explores themes of morality, art, and personal convictions.
After being released from prison, a former criminal tries to lead an honest life but struggles to escape his past.
Mr. Duck Steps Out (1940) is a delightful animated comedy short film that follows the funny and mischievous adventures of Donald Duck as he goes out on a date with Daisy Duck. From dancing and playing the piano to enjoying ice cream and popcorn, Donald Duck's evening takes unexpected twists and turns filled with humor and charm.
Living It Up is a comedy film released in 1954. The story revolves around Homer Flagg, who is mistakenly diagnosed with a terminal illness. Taking advantage of the situation, he decides to live life to the fullest and enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. The film portrays his adventures and the hilarious situations that arise from his deception.
In a small town in Texas, residents are terrorized by a giant Gila monster that emerges from the desert. The monster wreaks havoc, causing destruction and violence. The sheriff and a group of teenagers try to stop the creature and save the town from its rampage.
When a cowboy falls in love with a society hostess, they must navigate social differences and manipulative fathers to be together.
Chicken Little, a young and gullible chicken, believes the sky is falling after being hit on the head by an acorn. He spreads the rumor, causing a mass hysteria in his town. Despite being ridiculed, Chicken Little sets out to prove that the sky is indeed falling and learns valuable lessons about bravery and trust along the way.
That's My Boy is a hilarious comedy about the son of a famous football player who is a complete bumbler. He gets into all sorts of trouble while trying to live up to his father's legacy.
Pilot disobeys unsafe orders and loses his job. He then starts a flying school which receives a boost when the government launches a program which it hopes will produce 20,000 pilots a year.
Bugs Bunny finds himself being pursued by Beaky Buzzard, a hungry and clueless vulture, leading to a series of comedic chase scenes and mishaps.
Eminent psychiatrist Dr. Brenner invites cartoonist Bill Harrison and his wife, Jack, to a banquet honoring war refugees. Bill volunteers to pick up fellow psychiatrist Dr. Baumler at the train station, but the man vanishes when he has Bill stop so he can use a pay phone. At the dinner, Bill and Jack are seated with Brenner's daughter, Freda, and, to Bill's surprise, another man is introduced as Baumler -- who dies moments later.
In 'The Zoot Cat', Tom the cat tries to impress a girl by wearing a zoot suit and engaging in various antics. He tries to play the piano and speak in jive slang, but his attempts only lead to mishaps and chaos. Meanwhile, Jerry the mouse enjoys watching Tom's failures and even takes advantage of the situation to play pranks on him. The short film showcases surrealism, slapstick comedy, and the iconic cat-and-mouse dynamic.
In this romantic wartime comedy, four female defense plant workers share a house with four male workers. The situation is on the up and up as the men and women work different shifts and they are only making do because there is a housing shortage. Unfortunately, they soon begin to fight about who gets the house during certain hours. Romance ensues.