Movies and TvShows featuring "newspaper-boy" theme.
Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, 'Newsies' follows a group of teenage newspaper boys who go on strike against a corrupt official and form a union to fight for their rights. Based on a true story, this musical drama showcases the power of youth and unity in the face of adversity.
Johnny Kelly, a law student, finds himself pulled into a life of crime when his mother becomes seriously ill. To pay her medical bills, Johnny reluctantly joins a crime organization led by Jocko Dundee. As Johnny tries to balance his double life, he finds himself framed for murder and sentenced to death. With the help of his loyal friends, Johnny must clear his name and bring down the real criminals.
Rad is a heartwarming drama about a teenage boy named Cru Jones who dreams of winning a local bicycle race called Helltrack. With the support of his friends, Cru faces numerous obstacles and sabotages from a wealthy businessman who wants to keep him from entering the race. Along the way, he must also navigate his complicated relationship with his single mother and a blossoming romance. Will Cru overcome the odds and claim victory in the race, as well as the heart of his love interest?
After being dumped by his girlfriend, a teenage boy finds solace in his peculiar obsession with skiing. When a French exchange student moves in next door, he becomes determined to win her heart.
Cavalcade is a drama film set in London, England during World War I. It follows the lives of two families, one wealthy and the other working-class, and their experiences and relationships over the course of several years. The film touches on themes of love, death, social upheaval, and the impact of war on individuals and society.
A dedicated priest tries to reform a group of homeless boys in turn-of-the-century St. Louis.
In Ghost in the Graveyard, a group of friends in a small town find themselves haunted by the spirit of a child who died tragically in a graveyard. As they try to uncover the truth behind the haunting, they must confront their own fears and come face to face with the vengeful spirit.
Kes is a drama film that follows the story of a young boy named Billy Casper who forms a strong bond with a kestrel bird. Living in a working-class mining town in Northern England, Billy faces various challenges in his life, including a dysfunctional family, a sadistic teacher, and bullying at school. Through his relationship with the kestrel, Billy finds solace and escape from his difficult circumstances.
After a genetically altered dog escapes from a laboratory, it terrorizes a suburban neighborhood by attacking and killing its residents. A detective and a journalist team up to stop the killer dog and uncover the truth behind the experiments.
In 1899 New York City, a group of newsboys, led by Jack Kelly, go on strike against Joseph Pulitzer and other newspaper publishers to protest the unfair working conditions and low wages. They form a union and fight for their rights, facing challenges and obstacles along the way.
The Life Before This follows the intertwining stories of different characters whose lives are forever changed by a tragic shooting in a cafe. As the movie progresses, we witness the consequences of their actions and how they all become entangled in a web of guilt, redemption, and second chances. Set in Toronto, the film delves into the deep complexities of human nature and the choices we make.
The Beast of Yucca Flats is a B-movie horror/sci-fi film set in Nevada where a vacationing family encounters a mutant monster created by nuclear testing. As the creature goes on a killing spree, a highway patrolman tries to stop it before it kills again. With its low-budget production and campy style, this psychotronic film is a must-watch for fans of classic B-movies.
In the early 1900s, a small town in New England called Grover's Corners is depicted through three acts: 'Daily Life,' 'Love and Marriage,' and 'Death and Eternity.' The town's citizens go through the various stages of life, from childhood to old age, experiencing joys, sorrows, and everything in between. The play is narrated by the Stage Manager and explores themes of love, family, and the fleeting nature of life.
Before Dawn is a pre-code film set in Austria. It revolves around a sinister force hidden in an old dark house. When a gangster attempts to murder a clairvoyant, a police investigation is launched. As secrets are revealed, the plot takes unexpected turns involving hidden money, greed, and a father and daughter relationship. The story is filled with suspense and thrilling moments.
The Dead End Kids are out of the slums of New York's East Side and running around the sunny valleys of California looking for a way to make a quick buck. The idea of working never enters their minds until Halop is egged on by Grey to show his capabilities. Before long, he and Hall are working on the ranch of Galli, an elderly Italian woman who treats her workers like human beings instead of animals. Galli's son disappeared as an infant, and Halop tries to convince her that he is that long lost son, thus possibly sharing in her wealth. Galli is such a good person that Halop is soon motivated by respect instead of greed, so he devises a plan to help her when truckers and a labor organization band together to keep her crops from making it to market.
A 19-year-old newspaper delivery boy begins collecting information on the households in his neighborhood and keeping a journal of why he doesn't like them. Declaring himself a 'right-winger' and calling in bomb threats against the neighbors he doesn't like, the 19-year-old begins a war of psychological terror against the families in his neighborhood.
The near-sighted one decides to take a hunting-and-fishing trip, and hires a Native American guide. He quickly grows impatient with the guide and takes over leading the way. He winds up in a big city and in a park lake, trail-blazing his way over park benches, statutes and through the zoo, releasing a lion along the way.
Cantinflas, on a drunken night, becomes Army soldier. Soon, he meets the Devil who tries to make it an evil being.
An unhappily married newspaper reporter discovers she's being used as a pawn in a scheme to discredit the political candidate she's been assigned to write about.
Two small time lawnmowers try to find treasure so they can purchase better equipment, but will something supernatural intervene?