Welcome Mr. Marshall! is a Spanish comedy film set in the 1950s. The story revolves around the fictional Spanish town, Villar del Río, which eagerly awaits the visit of American officials who are expected to provide financial aid through the Marshall Plan. The excitement and preparations in the town take unexpected turns as the locals try to impress the Americans and showcase their exaggerated ideas of American culture. The film hilariously portrays the clash of stereotypes, highlighting the absurdity of certain cultural expectations. Through comedic situations and lively characters, Welcome Mr. Marshall! provides a humorous critique of Spanish society and its aspirations during that time.
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.
Based on the life of Jacqueline Susann, a struggling writer who becomes a literary sensation in the 1960s with her book 'Valley of the Dolls'. The movie explores her journey from rags to riches, her marriage, and her battle with cancer.
A man named Roberto gets fired from his job and, on the same day, suffers a head injury at a historical site. The accident turns out to be a media sensation, with reporters and TV crews flocking to the scene. Roberto's wife and his agent see this as an opportunity for publicity, while Roberto himself struggles with his new-found fame. The film explores themes of tragedy, love, and the media circus.
In A Damsel in Distress, an American dancer is mistaken for a famous London hoofer by an aristocrat with political ambitions. As he tries to sort out the mix-up, he becomes entangled in a web of deception, love, and class differences.
A reporter falls in love with an English nobleman who is in New York City trying to mend his reputation. They navigate a series of hilarious misunderstandings and obstacles in their pursuit of love.
The Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy mission with a woman (Jane Wyman).
When a famous movie star is killed, detective Charlie Chan must solve the case along with his bumbling sidekick. As they dive into the investigation, they discover a web of unsolved mysteries and a revenge plot.
When a leading actor is killed on a film set, everyone becomes a suspect. A police detective must unravel the clues and find the killer before more lives are lost.
Videocracy is a documentary film that explores the influence and control of the media in Italian society. It examines the relationship between celebrities, politicians, and the media industry, exposing the manipulative tactics employed to shape public opinion. The film delves into the dark side of Italian politics and entertainment, uncovering corruption, scandals, and the exploitation of fame. Through interviews and footage, Videocracy reveals how media manipulation has led to a society obsessed with celebrity culture and superficiality.
When Beth's photo graces the cover of a prestigious magazine, she embarks on a journey to track down the talented photographer behind the shot.
Dozens of star and character-actor cameos and a message about the Variety Club (a show-business charity) are woven into a framework about two hopeful young ladies who come to Hollywood, exchange identities, and cause comic confusion (with slapstick interludes) throughout the Paramount studio.
Evel Knievel is a daredevil who performs thrilling motorcycle stunts. The movie follows his journey as he navigates the world of show business and deals with the consequences of his dangerous lifestyle. Based on a true story.
In Doll Face (1945), a songwriter is faced with the task of impersonating his own imaginary creation, a nightclub dancer known as Doll Face. Through a series of hilarious misadventures, he must navigate the world of show business, deception, and romance.
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
In Person is a screwball comedy that takes place in the 1930s. It revolves around a singer and actor who goes on vacation and gets involved in a series of comedic situations. There's deception, film-making, disguises, and even a farcical shotgun wedding.
Bandleader and manager discover skater in Norway. They become rivals as she returns with them to America.
Scotty, an unwilling Navy war hero is cast into the limelight. He wants to get married and be an engineer, but is forced to fulfil the expectations of the public, his employer and his PR agent, which he hates. Although he and his long time girlfriend Janet love each other, they are pressured to marry before they are ready. The strain takes its toll on both of them.
Speed is a thrilling action movie set in 1936 Detroit, where a talented race car mechanic finds himself in a high-stakes competition. With danger lurking at every turn, the mechanic must navigate a web of sabotage, love triangles, and class differences. As he races against time to set a new speed record, he faces near-death experiences and public embarrassments. Will he be able to overcome these challenges and emerge victorious?
Someone is murdering the cast and crew of a new Hollywood movie, and the leading lady may be next. As a police detective locks down the lot and refuses to let anyone leave, the studio’s publicity head and his secretary attempt to solve the murders themselves.