Movies and TvShows featuring "roaring-twenties" theme.
In Lonesome, two lonely individuals visit the carnival and, by chance, meet and fall in love. They enjoy a day of fun and excitement together, experiencing the thrill of the rides and the joy of each other's company. As the day comes to an end, they are separated but desperately search for each other, eventually reuniting and realizing the depth of their connection.
In The Jazz Singer, a young Jewish man named Jakie Rabinowitz wants to break free from his family's restrictive traditions and follow his passion for jazz singing. Despite his father's disapproval, Jakie leaves home and embarks on a journey to become a successful performer. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and conflicts, including struggles with his identity, conflicts with his domineering mother, and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Ultimately, Jakie must confront his own fears and make difficult choices that test his loyalty to both his family and his dreams.
In 1920s Chicago, rival gangs led by Al Capone and George 'Bugs' Moran engage in a deadly battle for control of the city's illegal alcohol trade. The feud reaches its climax on February 14, 1929, when Moran's gang is ambushed and brutally executed by Capone's men in what becomes known as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
Love Me or Leave Me (1955) tells the story of Ruth Etting, a singer who becomes a success in the music industry but struggles with a troubled marriage. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the film showcases Ruth's ambition, the challenges she faces in show business, and her tumultuous relationship with her husband.
In 1983, a young woman disguises herself as a man and enters a car race in the Sahara desert. She faces challenges such as sandstorms, speedway accidents, and unwanted advances. Along the way, she forms a bond with a car mechanic and together they navigate the treacherous terrain of North Africa.
In Mame, a young boy named Patrick goes to live with his wealthy and influential aunt, Mame, in 1930s New York City. Mame is a free-spirited and eccentric woman who introduces Patrick to a world of adventure and excitement. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of life during the Great Depression, experiencing everything from department store escapades to fox hunts. Mame's unconventional lifestyle and unbreakable spirit leave a lasting impact on Patrick as he grows up in a world full of snobs and social conventions.
Neglected by her husband, an ambitious lawyer, Irene seeks variety in Berlin's nightlife-- An evening of dancing, dolls, cocaine and immoral passion. Irene takes the "devious path" as she seeks to make her husband jealous.
A crusading politician falls prey to the temptations of power.
A harried propman backstage at a theater must put up with malfunctioning wind machines, roosters that spit nitroglycerine, and a gang planning to rob the theater's payroll.
Pete Kelly's Blues is a film noir set in Kansas City during the 1920s. It tells the story of Pete Kelly, a jazz musician who becomes involved with a gangster and a manipulative woman. As Pete navigates the dangerous world of prohibition-era Kansas City, he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices. With its roaring twenties vibe and stunning musical performances, Pete Kelly's Blues is a captivating journey into the heart of a vibrant and dangerous era.
Bernice, a shy young woman, leaves her safe home to go visit her flapper cousin. When her cousin tries to teach Bernice how to be much more modern, Bernice gives her much more than she bargained for.
A wealthy ex-bootlegger comes to the rescue of a formerly rich society girl after her gold-digging fiancé leaves her stranded when he finds out she's broke. The bootlegger proposes a deal: he will settle her debts if she teaches him how to be "a gentleman".
A young married woman in a small town is visited by her sister, a single "flapper" who causes a scandal in town with her bobbed hair and short skirts. She attracts the attentions of some of the local men, which causes an even greater scandal--which is made worse when her sister abruptly leaves her boorish husband for another man.
Marie Devere and Helen Gray are two sophisticated, gold-digging chorus girls on the look-out to marry a rich man, who measure the men they meet by their Bradshaw ratings. They befriend Lettie Crain, a country girl who comes near being deceived by Bartley Mortimer, a rich playboy. She is saved by another girl, Cynthia Kane, whose life Mortimer has ruined, and Lettie finds happiness with Bob Garrett, a poor but honest working man.
When Joe, a hold-up man, tries to rob Mary, a nightclub hostess, she winds winds up knocking him out. She takes pity on him, however, and nurses him back to health. He decides to go straight and marry her. Mary buys a $1000 Liberty Bond as an investment, while Joe saves up and buys a taxi to start his own business. Then Maisie, Mary's wild and money-crazy sister, shows up, which leads to tragedy.
The summer Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald lived in Connecticut inspired one of the world's most beloved novels: The Great Gatsby. We know the book, we know the films and series, but do we know the truth? Track down the mystery millionaire who threw extravagant parties, uncover new evidence of the location and players, and dig deep to discover the untold story of the real-life Jay Gatsby himself.
To cure their flirtatious husbands of consorting with flappers, three wives-- Susan Martin, Ethel Drake, and Kitty Ladd-- arrange with three college boys-- Henry Winton, Oscar, and Joe Valley-- to flirt with them at a house party. Joe Valley, who poses as a hot-blooded Spaniard, is vamped by Ginsberg in female attire, and Oscar, a bashful Swede, uses caveman methods when aroused. During a rehearsal of the party, the three husbands arrive, followed by their flapper friends, leading to comic complications.
A campus set-up of Carmen featuring Daphne Pollard & Carole Lombard.
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes follows the adventures of two sisters, Connie and Bonnie Likens, as they navigate love, marriage proposals, and show business in Paris. With the Eiffel Tower as their backdrop, the sisters find themselves in comedic situations involving stolen bottles of milk, fights, bicycles, and sidewalk cafes. Along the way, they experience the joys and challenges of romance, including kisses, twin beds, telephone calls, drinking, and ice cream. The film captures the vibrant spirit of the roaring twenties and showcases the Charleston dance, bow and arrow antics, and bread theft. Through it all, the sisters rely on their wit and charm to outsmart theatrical agents, while engaging in a romantic rivalry. Gentlemen Marry Brunettes is a delightful journey filled with singing, stage performances, and sisterly bonds.
Ex-vaudeville performer Trixie makes a come-back, and threatens to thwart the ambitions of her song-writing step-children, Bob and Judy.