Movies and TvShows featuring "radio-actor" theme.

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles is a documentary that delves into the life and career of the legendary filmmaker and magician. It explores his early years as a prodigy painter and theater actor, his rise to fame in the movie business, and his impact on cinema history. The film also examines his personal life, including his estrangement from his half-sister and his controversial relationships. With interviews, archival footage, and insightful analysis, this documentary paints a portrait of an artist who defied conventions and left a lasting legacy.

Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997) is a neo-screwball comedy set in a radio station in Tokyo, Japan. Chaos ensues as the radio announcers, actors, and foley artists struggle to put on a successful live broadcast. The story revolves around the race against time to compromise with diva behavior, rehearsals, and quick changes. Slapstick and satire comedy elements are infused throughout the movie, providing hilarious moments and a unique insight into the world of radio entertainment.

In My Blue Heaven, a song-and-dance team adopts an abandoned child and tries to navigate the challenges of showbiz in New York. They face financial difficulties, personal conflicts, and the difficulty of balancing their dreams with the responsibilities of parenthood.

The Eyes of Orson Welles is a documentary film that delves into the life and art of iconic filmmaker Orson Welles. Through his personal drawings, paintings, and writings, the film explores his creative process and provides insights into his films and his impact on the world of cinema. It also examines his relationships, struggles, and achievements as an actor and a filmmaker, offering a comprehensive portrait of a true legend.

A down-on-his-luck songwriter attempts to peddle musical compositions of a naive Arkansas hillbilly under his own name. Comedy.

Harry plays a gangster on a radio show and is then is mistaken for a real one.

An actor is murdered live on air whilst a play is being broadcast. Everyone in the play and broadcasting house fall under suspicion.

Honeymooners find a dead radio producer in their suite.

As a publicity gimmick, Harry has to announce his radio show from a real haunted house.

Murder occurs when several of the most popular radio personalities of the '40s converge on a desert resort.

In the 1950s, while radio is slowly being surpassed by television as the leading broadcast medium, Tito Balcárcel, a voice actor, becomes romantically involved with Lúcia, a fan of his who drags him into a mysterious crime plot.