Movies and TvShows featuring "newsreel-in-plot" theme.

The Cameraman is a silent film comedy directed by Buster Keaton and Edward Sedgwick. The film follows the journey of a newsreel cameraman who falls in love with a secretary and tries to impress her by becoming a successful cameraman. Along the way, he faces various comedic obstacles and adventures, including a monkey, a streetcar, and a boat accident. Despite his best efforts, he struggles to capture the perfect shot and win the girl's heart. The Cameraman is considered one of Keaton's finest films, showcasing his trademark physical comedy and innovative filmmaking techniques.

Le Viager is a comedic film about an old man named André, who receives an annuity contract that promises to pay him until he dies. With a mischievous and determined nature, André tries to outlive the terms of the contract, causing unexpected and hilarious situations.

Porky Pig is on his way to the store to pick up some groceries for his mother when he walks by a sign saying that the local movie theater is having a "kids admitted free" day. The excited Porky rushes in and views a series of spoofs of newsreels, movie trailers, feature films, and even the Lone Ranger!

At the theatre, a 'Paramouse Noose Reel' and a Bimbo and Koko cartoon are followed by Betty Boop's stage performance; she sings and does imitations of Helen Kane, Fanny Brice and Maurice Chevalier.

Oswald the Rabbit and his friend travel up to Mars where they meet the Roman god of war and a variety of anthropomorphic weapons.

Bosko runs a movie theater that shows a wacky newsreel with Jack Dumpsey, a slapstick short from Haurel and Lardy, and a turn-of-the-century melodrama starring Honey.