Movies and TvShows featuring "theatre-marquee" theme.
Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) follows the life of a successful songwriter, showcasing his journey from a struggling musician to a renowned figure in the music industry. The film covers various aspects of his life, including his relationships, career achievements, and personal struggles. With a mix of drama, musical performances, and colorful characters, Till the Clouds Roll By takes viewers on a captivating journey through the world of music during the early twentieth century.
Wilson, a mild-mannered oddball, navigates through the complexities of life in his quest for camaraderie. Despite his naivety, Wilson attempts to mend his broken relationships with his ex-wife and daughter. Along the way, he encounters various humorous and heartfelt situations that challenge his understanding of the world. Based on a graphic novel, Wilson's journey unfolds with laughter, introspection, and unexpected encounters.
The Hottest State follows a young actor/musician in Texas who falls in love and struggles with anger, loss, and impotence. He must confront his own demons and find his true path in life.
I Love Your Work follows the story of a famous movie star who becomes increasingly obsessed with a young film student and starts experiencing a mental breakdown. As his marriage crumbles and his career spirals out of control, he struggles to distinguish reality from fiction. The film takes a nonlinear approach, exploring themes of fame, voyeurism, and the dark side of stardom.
For Me and My Gal is a musical wartime romance film set in the 1910s. It tells the story of a vaudeville act trying to make it big while facing the challenges of World War I. The film centers around a love story between two performers and explores themes of sacrifice, patriotism, and the power of music.
Repeat Performance is a movie about a woman who relives the past year in a time loop in order to prevent her husband's murder on New Year's Eve. She must navigate deception, jealousy, and a love triangle while trying to change fate.
Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Fear of a Black Hat is a satirical mockumentary comedy that follows the feud between two rival rap groups in Los Angeles. The film explores the ups and downs of the music industry, the fake documentary format revealing the struggles and absurdities faced by these fictional rap groups. With a mix of humor and social commentary, Fear of a Black Hat provides a hilarious and insightful look at the world of hip-hop and the music industry.
Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a nine-year-old boy--is the author of a borderline pornographic book.
Susan is about to be married, but the wedding may get called off after her fiancé summons three former beaus. Each reveals a different portrait of Susan: one describes her as a naive country girl who reluctantly becomes an actress, another paints a picture of a gay party girl and and the third describes a serious intellectual.
Make Me a Star is a comedy film from 1932 that follows the story of an aspiring actor who goes through various comedic mishaps in his quest for stardom. From hilarious slapstick moments to unexpected twists, the film showcases the challenges and humor in the world of acting.
Fay Weston (Jinx Falkenburg), a radio singer of no consequence, pretends to be the daughter of a recently deceased Broadway stage star in order to hoodwink Broadway play producer in starring her in a planned-show that is a tribute to her supposed mother.
Lulu Monahan, the press agent for John Barrymore, is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser, plant a story that the great Shakespearean actor, over his heartfelt objections, will teach Kyser how to play Shakespeare, which isn't the same as playing Paducah, which soon becomes evident.
Lila Beaumont is an understudy in a Broadway musical. Her boyfriend, George Shelby, arrives in New York hoping to take Lila back home with him to marry.
In this comedic animated short, iconic cartoon characters engage in a musical adventure filled with mishaps, rescue missions, explosions, and a touch of romance.
Director Ted Brooks and comedians Jack Norcross, Dandy Joslyn and Phil Miller are part of a troupe of promising young players rehearsing for a WPA show at the Garrick Theater in New York and are stunned when the government withdraws their funding on the day of the show's dress rehearsal. Destitute, the troupe plans to return home when Mac, the stage doorman, offers to allow four of the men, Phil, Dandy, Jack and Ted, to use the theater for a boardinghouse. After accepting Mac's offer, the men improvise bedrooms out of the set pieces and meet amateur actress Lorie Fenton from Cleveland, who is eager to audition for them. When the men learn she recently received a small inheritance, they allow her to audition, hoping she will back the show.
Porky Pig is on his way to the store to pick up some groceries for his mother when he walks by a sign saying that the local movie theater is having a "kids admitted free" day. The excited Porky rushes in and views a series of spoofs of newsreels, movie trailers, feature films, and even the Lone Ranger!
Sam, a young man in a small town, is accused of being a thief. Unable to prove his innocence--and not knowing that he's being framed by a local villain to keep him away from pretty young Mary, the town beauty whom the villain wants for himself--he leaves town and goes to Hollywood to become an actor. He eventually returns home to town as a star, but once again finds himself the victim of the town villain, who this time abducts sweet young Mary. Sam must use all his acting skills to track down the villain and save Mary.
The Joe Spinell Story is a documentary film that explores the life and career of cult figure Joe Spinell. It delves into his rise to fame in Hollywood, his relationships with family and friends, and his tragic death. The film also examines Spinell's struggle with obesity and his passion for acting. Through interviews with colleagues and archive footage, the documentary provides a comprehensive look at the man behind the public image.
Lillian Russell rises to fame as a singer and actress in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her signature song captivates audiences, but her personal life is marred by scandal and hardship.