Ben-Hur is a nobleman living in Roman Judea who is falsely accused of a crime and condemned to slavery. He survives years of hardship and eventually seeks revenge against his former friend and Roman officer who caused his downfall. Along the way, he encounters miracles, finds redemption, and discovers faith in Christ.
In Mystery of the Wax Museum, a reporter investigates a series of mysterious deaths and discovers a sinister secret hidden within a wax museum. Trapped in a burning building, she must unravel the truth before it's too late. With elements of horror and thriller, this pre-code era movie takes viewers on a suspenseful journey filled with twists and turns.
A young man seeks revenge against pirates who killed his father. Along the way, he discovers a hidden treasure and faces dangerous challenges.
The movie is a showcase for several acts that were popular at the time: band leader Paul Whiteman, a running storyline about a possible wedding and the marriage of the two-strip Technicolor process.
The Hollywood Revue of 1929 is a comedy-musical film that features an ensemble cast in a variety show format. With an all-star lineup, the film includes comedy sketches, singing and dancing performances, and even a spoof of Romeo and Juliet. It is a colorful showcase of the entertainment industry in the 1920s, with comedic moments and musical numbers throughout the movie.
Wing Foot is a Navajo educated in an otherwise all-white school. He experiences prejudice from both the whites (because of his race) and the Navajos (who disown him because of his upbringing). Thus, Wing Foot is looked upon as neither Indian nor white, but simply a "redskin".
A wealthy woman funds an underwater expedition to explore for marine life, but what she doesn't know is that her "colleagues" have other intentions.
In this historical adventure based on traditional legend concerning Leif Ericsson and the first Viking settlers to reach North America by sea, Norse half-brothers vie for a throne and for the same woman.
Though she loves one man, an ambitious Palm Beach girl marries another, whom she thinks is rich. He turns out to be a fraud who thought she was an heiress. She returns to a successful hat shop she maintains catering to socialites. Her true love turns out to be in fact, a rich man who let her think he was not to test her.
Casey and Babe are sisters who work in a department store and each year the store puts on a show. As expected, things are going wrong with every act until Casey comes out to help Babe with her song. They are a hit, but in the final act, Casey again comes out and this time the president sees her act and fires both her and Babe on the spot. Benny is able to book Casey, Babe and Dean into Vaudeville and their act is popular. But before they have their shot at stardom, Dean and Babe leave Casey and the act.
A follower of Napoleon escapes the firing squad, flees to a woman's bedroom and winds up butler.
In Beverly of Graustark, an American woman disguises herself as a man while traveling in Europe. She becomes embroiled in a romantic rivalry, an assassination plot, and must navigate the challenges of impersonating a man in a society unfamiliar with her true identity. Will she be able to maintain her disguise and find love in the process?
This two-strip Technicolor record of the 1936 freshman pageant, acted out entirely by women, begins with Dorothy escorting the Wizard to the throne, assisted by Ojo, whereupon he looks in the Magic Picture on the University of Michigan, and the typed students complaining about school. The Wizard decides to bring them all to Oz, transforming them into Oz celebrities: Tippetarius, the Scarecrow, Nick Chopper, Tik-Tok, Old Mombi, Jinjur, Scraps, The Shaggy Man, Betsy Bobbin, and Jack Pumpkinhead. After a party and registration, it's on to class with Professor Wogglebug. When Tip and Jack carry him out of the classroom, he subjects them to a blue book exam, after which they wish to return to the U of M. The equivalent characters are not played by the same people, so there transformation, their "true self" appears behind them in the early scenes.
A sailor finds himself the object of a cafe owner's affections.
This documentary takes viewers on a personal journey with Martin Scorsese as he explores the world of American movies. From tracking shots to double exposures, Scorsese delves into the techniques and history of film-making, sharing his insights and passion for the art form. Through archival footage and interviews, he showcases the impact of movies on culture and society.
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