Movies and TvShows featuring "orchestra-leader" 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.
The Dark Corner is a film noir crime drama about a private investigator who gets framed for murder. With the help of his loyal secretary, he must uncover the conspiracy and clear his name before it's too late.
People Will Talk is a movie set in a medical clinic, where a doctor finds himself in a complicated situation when he becomes romantically involved with a patient. Along the way, he navigates relationships with his grandmother, daughter, and colleagues, all while dealing with the challenges and suspicions that arise in his personal and professional life. The film explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human relationships.
The Eddy Duchin Story is a tragic romance set in 1930s New York City. It follows the story of Eddy Duchin, a talented pianist, and a wealthy socialite who fall in love. However, their relationship is tested when Eddy's career takes off and he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the fleeting nature of life.
A Marine Sergeant wounded in overseas combat service requires an operation, and the Navy psychiatrist recommends that 'Sarge' be given a few weeks' rest before hospitalization. Through the Dean of San Juan Junior College, Sarge enters the school on a temporary basis. Meanwhile, the Teen-Agers are rehearsing a show and Freddie is worried because they have no band. Through a series of romantic entanglements, will they be able to put on the big show?
In this musical set in swingin' Manhattan, an heiress plans a ballet in the famous Moonbeam ballroom located atop a 100-story skyscraper. Unfortunately, the attending audience is quite bored until someone starts the place swinging. Musical numbers include: "Blame It on the Rhumba," "Where Are You?" "Jamboree," "Top of the Town," "I Feel That Foolish Feeling Coming On," "There's No Two Ways About It," "Fireman Save My Child"
With a full Hollywood background and settings but more an expose of scandal-and-gossip magazines of the era, has-been actor John Blakeford agrees to write his memoirs for magazine-publisher Jordan Winston. When Blakeford's daughter, Patricia, ask him to desist for the sake of his ex-wife, Carlotta Blakeford, he attempts to break his contract with Winston.
Bombshell is a comedy-drama film set in the 1930s Hollywood. It follows the story of a popular female movie star who gets tired of the constant publicity and scandal in her life. She meets a newspaper reporter who promises to change her image, but things take an unexpected turn. With themes of romance, screwball comedy, and drama, Bombshell explores the complex relationships between movie stars and the media. The story highlights the challenges faced by women in the film industry during the pre-Code era.
An all-girl band hits paydirt—and mud—when they sign a male crooner and then sell five 25% shares of his contract.
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.
In 1890s New York, matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi is hired to find a wife for wealthy merchant Horace Vandergelder. Along the way, she meddles with the lives of others and finds herself falling in love.
Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are Broadway stars who return to Universal Studios to make another movie. The mere mention of Olsen and Johnson's names evacuates the studio and terrorizes the management and personnel. Undaunted, the comedians hire an assistant director and unknown talent, and set out to make their own movie.
A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
Dames is a musical comedy set in New York City. The story follows a group of showgirls who work on Broadway and get involved in various comedic and romantic situations. It features lively musical numbers, glamorous costumes, and catchy songs. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of success in the entertainment industry.
Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nightclub singer with whom they both fall in love.
Nancy Willows (Constance Towers), pretty blonde high school teacher, writes song lyrics which spark the careers of struggling young pianist-composer Martin Adams (Keefe Brasselle')and would-be singer Jerry Dennis (Frankie Laine). When Nancy and Martin fall in love but quarrel over her old flame, David Parker (William Leslie), Nancy returns to her teaching job. Jerry reunites Nancy and Martin and, in turn, succumbs to the charms of his new secretary Marge Stevenson (Lucy Marlow).
The Josephine Baker Story is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Josephine Baker, an African-American entertainer who rose to fame in the 1920s. The film explores Baker's struggles with racial prejudice, her rise to stardom, and her personal life, including her marriages and adoption of children. It depicts her performances in France and her impact on the entertainment industry.
Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
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.
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.