Tony Manero, a 19-year-old Italian-American man living in Brooklyn, finds release from his life's troubles through his passion for disco dancing. As he prepares for a dance contest, he navigates the challenges of racism, homophobia, and class differences in 1970s New York City.
In 1940s Budapest, two employees at a small gift shop are constantly at odds with each other, unaware that they are each other's anonymous pen pals who have fallen in love. As Christmas approaches, their identities are revealed and they must confront their true feelings.
Learning to Drive is a comedy-drama movie about a middle-aged woman who forms an unlikely friendship with a Sikh driving instructor. As she tries to navigate her failing marriage and learns to drive, she discovers a new sense of freedom and independence. The movie explores themes of cultural differences, personal growth, and finding oneself.
In 'Just a Little Chemistry,' a male movie star with a stolen wallet meets a psychologist at a boxing gym. They embark on a hilariously awkward journey that includes a high-dive mishap at a movie premiere, a disastrous dinner date in Tuscany, and a sailboat kiss. Along the way, they navigate embarrassing photographs, an unexpected father-daughter relationship, and even a case of priapism. Will they overcome their differences and find true love?
Safety Last! is a silent comedy film released in 1923. The story follows a young man seeking a job who ends up climbing the outside of a department store building as part of a publicity stunt. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and comedic mishaps. The film is known for its iconic image of the protagonist hanging from a clock on the side of the building.
The Women tells the story of the lives and loves of a group of wealthy Manhattan women. Set in the glamorous world of New York high society, the film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the pursuit of love and happiness.
In this silent comedy, a man falls in love with a manipulative female who uses her sex appeal to get what she wants. The story follows their romantic rivalry and the various obstacles they face, including an unwed mother, a boat collision, and a rescue from drowning. The man must navigate through these challenges while also dealing with his job as an office boy and his dreams of marriage.
In The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, a small-town girl named Trudy gets married to a soldier before he goes off to war. However, due to a mix-up at a farewell party, she wakes up to find out that she's pregnant but doesn't remember who the father is. As rumors spread through the town, Trudy must navigate through the chaos with the help of her sister, a newspaper editor, and a town constable. This screwball comedy takes place during World War II and delves into themes of marriage, fatherhood, and the comedic consequences of mistaken identities and rumors.
Daniel Pardway, starting with almost nothing after the great Chicago fire, builds the biggest department store in town. He wants to pass on the business to his three sons and daughter, but has to deal with their lack of interest or aptitude.
A department store has an indoor ski slide for the annual contest for store employees. Salesgirl June has two admirers - a sausage salesman in the store and the store's snooty ski instructor. The Dandridge Sisters (Dorothy, Vivian and non-sister Etta Jones) perform two numbers.
During World War II, a widow becomes a secret agent and joins the French Resistance to carry out dangerous missions, including acts of sabotage and espionage.
In The Big Shakedown, a con-man and racketeer gets involved in a scheme to counterfeit toothpaste. As he navigates the criminal underworld of New York, he becomes entangled in murder and druggist racketeering. Set during the Great Depression, this pre-code movie explores the dark side of society.
A newspaper reporter poses as a maid to get a story on a runaway heiress. They fall in love and must overcome various obstacles to be together.
Victor is a struggling playwright and theater director and his girlfriend Mary is expecting their first child. He has a temporary job in construction to make ends meet, but the dusty, dirty job exhausts him. Across town, Mary is a manager in a tony Madison Avenue boutique. The young couple is about to move out of their bohemian apartment in Brooklyn to the suburbs, all funded by Mary's father. As Dad keeps buying buying them things they could never afford, Victor's sense of entrapment grows. His inner struggle to meet their expectations seems to be guiding him towards a way of life he is unwilling to accept.
Centre Place is a sophisticated romantic drama featuring Melbourne's style, fashion and culture. Set in the very European boutiques, cafes and bars of Melbourne's inner lane-ways the film focuses on the highs and lows of aspiring artist Lizzie Baxter. Lizzie is a lost soul living in denial. At 28, she would prefer to stay in a shallow relationship than take charge of her own life. This is Lizzie's unique story but also the story of an entire generation; living in limbo and not ready to grow up.
High School Hellcats is a 1958 movie about a group of teenage girls who form a girl gang and become involved in a plot to commit murder. The movie explores themes of youth rebellion and delinquency.
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