Movies and TvShows featuring "theatre-box" theme.

Set in 19th century New York, a man must choose between love and societal expectations when he falls for a sophisticated woman in high society, putting his marriage and reputation at risk.

Stan & Ollie is a biographical comedy-drama set in the 1950s, based on the true story of the famous comedy duo, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. The film follows their reunion and final theatrical tour in Britain, showcasing their enduring friendship, betrayal, and the challenges they faced. It explores the comedic genius, the bonds they shared, and the impact they made on the world of comedy.

Cyrano de Bergerac is a skilled swordsman with an exceptionally large nose, which he believes keeps him from finding love. He secretly loves the beautiful Roxane, but feels unworthy of her. When Roxane falls in love with a handsome soldier, Christian, Cyrano agrees to help him win her heart, using his poetic skills to write love letters on Christian's behalf. As Christian and Roxane's relationship blossoms, Cyrano watches from the sidelines, torn between his self-inflicted lonliness and his desire to see Roxane happy. The story explores themes of unrequited love, passion, self-sacrifice, and self-destructiveness.

The Promised Land is a movie that takes place in the 19th century in Lodz, Poland, during the industrial revolution. It follows the lives of a group of textile workers who face various challenges, including exploitation, adultery, and bankruptcy. The story explores themes of capitalism, inhumanity, and friendship.

Nana is a stage actress in Paris who becomes involved in a love triangle with a count and a horse owner. Her passionate love leads to tragedy and heartbreak.

The Bridge of San Luis Rey tells the story of a tragic event that occurs in 18th century Peru, where a rope bridge collapses and five people from different walks of life fall to their deaths. As a result, their interconnected lives and the circumstances leading up to the accident are explored, revealing themes of ambition, humility, love, and fate.

In the midst of the French Revolution of 1848, a governess finds herself caught in a love triangle between a married duchess and a French teacher. As secrets and betrayals unfold, she must navigate through the complexities of love, loyalty, and societal upheaval.

Lady of the Camelias tells the story of a young woman, suffering from tuberculosis, who becomes a famous courtesan in Paris. Based on a novel, the film explores themes of love, illness, and societal expectations.

Set during the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette tells the story of the young queen struggling to navigate her role and the political turmoil of the time. As she faces challenges and betrayal, Marie must find a way to protect herself and her family.

A schoolteacher, Selina Peake De Jong, marries a farmer and moves to his estate in Illinois. Together they face various challenges including financial hardships, the death of loved ones, and Selina's desire for a more fulfilling life. Throughout it all, Selina remains strong and determined to make a better life for herself and her son.

Betty encounters The Little King when, bored by the opera, he sneaks out to join in with her rodeo routine.

In order to test his wife's fidelity, a jealous husband disguises himself as a Russian guardsman and attempts to seduce her. Complications ensue when a prince becomes infatuated with the actress.

Shot in B&W, Gyula Gazdag's film follows the surreal and often comic quests of young Andris, an orphan searching for a father who doesn't exist, and Orban, a government clerk who's had enough of oppressive bureaucracy.

In a town called Hope on the edge of Britain's empire, desperations clash: the beautiful Dorothea Brook is desperate to free her pregnant sister Rose from the clutches of Fraser, a fortune hunter. A local politician, William Poyner, is desperate for cash and thinks marriage to Dorothea will save him. Dorothea hires Lawrence Hayes, a rough but handsome Argonaut, to bribe Fraser with jewels and to marry Rose; Hayes desperately loves Dorothea and may marry Rose to stay close to her. But Dorothea has a lover, the ravishing Anne Cooper, who encourages the match with Poyser to give the lovers cover. Are these remedies, each desperate in its turn, going to make anyone happy?

Documentary giving the background on all of the major players involved in the planning of the assassination of President Lincoln, including the investigation and aftermath.