Movies and TvShows featuring "top-hat-and-tails" theme.

In Three Little Words, two aspiring songwriters, Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby, join forces to thrive in the competitive music industry of Tin Pan Alley. They face various challenges and enjoy incredible success as they write hit songs, collaborate with famous performers, and navigate the complexities of the entertainment world.

A charming man named Mr. North arrives in a small town and brings happiness to its residents. He is known for his faith-healing abilities and his court hearing catches the attention of the locals. Mr. North becomes involved in various adventures, including climbing down a house from the roof and attending a fancy dress ball. Along the way, he forms a romantic connection with a newlywed couple and faces various challenges. Set in Newport, Rhode Island in the 1920s, this movie is based on a novel.

A homeless man and his trusty dog must navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and being chased by the police in this comedic silent film.

Small Town Girl follows the journey of a young woman from a small town who dreams of becoming a singer and making it big on Broadway in New York City. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and challenges, including a complicated love triangle and the disapproval of her conservative father. Will she be able to overcome these hurdles and achieve her dreams?

Dinner at Eight follows the intertwining lives of various characters in New York City during the Great Depression. The story revolves around a dinner party that brings together a diverse group of individuals, each dealing with their own personal and financial struggles. As the evening progresses, tensions arise, secrets are revealed, and relationships are tested. Through a mix of humor and drama, the film highlights the impact of social and economic pressures on the lives of the characters.

Abbott and Costello find themselves caught up in the world of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, leading to hilarious and terrifying encounters.

Our Wife (1931) is a comedy short film that follows the chaotic events of an overweight woman's wedding day. From getting stuck in a window to falling down a staircase, the bride-to-be faces numerous comical mishaps. With a disapproving father, a clumsy butler, and a mischievous housefly, the film is filled with hilarious moments that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

On a chaotic wedding day, a group of wealthy parents, old flames, and eccentric family members come together, leading to a series of hilarious and unexpected events.

Fanny, an orphan girl, discovers she is the secret daughter of a murdered man. She navigates through deception, betrayal, and a forbidden romance while seeking justice for her father's death

In The Idle Class, the Little Tramp is mistaken for a wealthy man and gets mixed up in a series of comedic situations. From a costume party to a golfing mishap, the Tramp's comedic journey highlights the class differences and the comedic errors that arise from them.

In Teddy at the Throttle, a young woman finds herself in danger when her crooked guardian tries to inherit her fortune. With the help of her sweetheart and a train engineer, she must navigate a series of comedic mishaps and deception to escape her predicament.

A counterfeit count is aided in his courtship of the heroine by her father who is overwhelmed by his "title."

Three Broadway chorus girls seek rich husbands.

The three are showgirls, each with a different approach to life and love.

Snitch steals Ginger's (stolen) baseball tickets and takes Ginger's girl to the game. Finding himself without tickets, Ginger dresses as a baseball player and wins the game. A possible debut of the "Glasses" or "Boy" character.

When a college professor inherits a theater company, he goes on a cross-country trip with a showgirl and encounters various comedic situations along the way.

In this short film from 1904, a mermaid performs magical tricks, including disappearing and reappearing. The film showcases early-cinema techniques and explores the theme of fish-out-of-water

Stormy Weather is a classic musical film released in 1943. Set in the 1900s, it showcases the talents of African-American entertainers through song and dance. The story follows the lives of the performers, their triumphs, and challenges, against the backdrop of a thunderstorm.

A cloak room girl (Alice White) falls for a rich boy who may not actually be rich.

When a wealthy man is found dead in his garden, detective Philo Vance must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal to solve the murder.