Movies and TvShows featuring "show-girl" theme.
A lodger becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders committed in a boarding house in Victorian England. As the investigation unfolds, the lodger's relationship with a stage actress and the police inspector becomes key to solving the case.
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.
In 1930s London, a private detective gets entangled with Russian nobility, a broken engagement, and a grand duke. With the help of a wire fox terrier, he navigates through a series of events that include auctions, showgirls, and a romantic rivalry.
When a burlesque performer is murdered, a dancer takes it upon herself to solve the crime and clear her name.
Set in the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire and Ancient Egypt, 'The Treasure: Truth & Imagination' follows a nonlinear timeline and explores the themes of rebellion, love, and revenge. A Muslim girl embarks on a perilous journey to find a legendary treasure, navigating through the complexities of a society steeped in tradition and power struggles. Along the way, she uncovers shocking secrets and faces unexpected challenges, all while coming face to face with a powerful pharaoh and a strong-willed rebel. Through vivid storytelling and mesmerizing music, this movie takes viewers on an unforgettable quest for truth and self-discovery.
A pregnant writer-producer gets targeted by a sadistic psychopath in Los Angeles, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse.
In The Shopworn Angel, a naive man impersonates a soldier in World War I and falls in love with a showgirl. The film explores themes of innocence, deception, and the sacrifices made during wartime. Set in the backdrop of 1917 New York City, it tells the story of a boy-girl relationship amidst the turmoil of war.
Maisie (Ann Sothern) becomes entangled in a series of misadventures when she takes a job as a maid on a ranch. Soon, Maisie finds herself caught up in a murder trial and various romantic escapades, all while trying to navigate the complexities of her own love life.
On the eve of his execution, a vice-rackets bigshot recalls his various exploits in crimes such as abortion and white slavery, in which he frequently operated under an alias.
Once Upon a Time is a delightful comedy set in a small town during World War II. Follow the misadventures of a stage manager, a con man, a circus performer, and a group of eccentric characters as they come together to put on a show that will capture the hearts of the community. With hilarious antics, unexpected friendships, and a touch of romance, this film reminds us that sometimes the greatest stories unfold right in front of our eyes.
Step Lively follows the chaotic misadventures of a play producer in desperate financial straits who must juggle multiple love interests, a tempestuous femme fatale, and a series of slapstick mishaps as he tries to put on a Broadway show.
Three young outlaws try to stay together and keep one step ahead of the law.
When an idealistic protagonist is framed for murder, he becomes the target of a ruthless crime syndicate. With the help of his girlfriend, he must navigate a treacherous world of lies and danger to prove his innocence and bring the true culprits to justice. Set in New York, this film-noir explores themes of corruption, greed, and the dark underbelly of society.
Maisie Ravier, a showgirl, finds herself entangled in a dysfunctional family reunion and must navigate through various humorous and dramatic situations. Along the way, she deals with an interrupted elopement, a freak show, a courtroom drama, and a houseguest. With her wit and charm, Maisie brings chaos and hilarity to the wealthy family's life but also learns valuable lessons about love, family, and the true meaning of home.
Private detective is framed for murder and must uncover the truth behind a web of treachery and deception.
This semi-film within a film opens in the office of producer George Jessel, who never saw a camera he couldn't get in front of, who is holding a story conference to determine the screen treatment for the life of Eva Tanguay, and Jessel is unhappy with what the writers present him.He tells them to look up Eddie McCoy, Eva's one-time partner, for the real inside story on the lusty and vital Eva. Eddie's version is that he discovered her working as a waitress in an Indianapolis restaurant in 1912, wherein singer Larry Woods and his partner Charles Bennett get into a fight over her and both land in the hospital, and McCoy convinces the manager to put Eva on as a single to fill their spot. She flopped, but McCoy arranges for Bennett to be her accompanist, and she went out of his life. The writers look up Bennett, now head of a music publishing company, who says McCoy's story is phony, and it was Flo Zigfeld who discovered Eva for his Follies.
A struggling young singer falls for a nightclub owner whose father, a millionaire, is trying to shut it down.
"Happy" MacDonald and his unfaithful wife own a Prohibition era night club. On this eventful night, he is threatened by bootleggers, and the club's star dancer falls in love with a young socialite who drinks to forget a personal tragedy, among other incidents.
Fred J. Johnson scores a hole-in-one but his next drive, using the lucky, initialed golf ball, soars out of bounds and lands near a spot where some counterfeiters are burying a murder victim. Then begins a series of events in which he is hounded and threatened by the killers. The consequences of his not reporting what he saw to the police lead to a climax in which is daughter is held hostage by the crooks.
Pearl a vaudeville dancer is stranded somewhere in Alaska. With no official place to stay in the vicinity, Pearl is obliged to accept the hospitality of a wealthy family which has itself been stranded in the Great White North. An ill-tempered fur trader and a looney Eskimo both lust after Pearl, but she is rescued by Peter Van Dykeman her hosts' male secretary….