Movies and TvShows featuring "vaudeville-comedian" theme.

Viva Maria! is a comedy adventure film set in the early 1900s. It follows the story of two vaudeville performers named Maria who become involved in a revolution in a fictional country. The film parodies the spaghetti western genre and explores themes of rebellion and female empowerment.

Ziegfeld Girl is a drama-musical movie set in the 1920s that tells the story of three women who become showgirls in New York City. As they rise to fame, they must navigate love, success, and the price of fame. With a backdrop of song and dance, their lives are filled with joy and melancholy, leading to unexpected twists and heartbreak. This emotional journey explores themes of ambition, relationships, and the consequences of pursuing dreams in the entertainment industry.

What's Up Doc? is a hilarious and surreal animated movie that tells the story of a hilarious rise to fame in show business. The movie follows the main character, an anthropomorphic rabbit, as he navigates through various challenges and obstacles on his journey to stardom. With its comedic and surreal elements, the movie provides entertainment for both kids and adults.

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.

A documentary that delves into the lives and careers of the Marx Brothers, showcasing their unique brand of slapstick comedy and highlighting their impact on the world of comedy.

In 1920s New York City, W. C. Fields is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins anew in California. Working at a wax museum, Fields eventually lands a film role that ascends him to stardom. Back in the limelight and palling around with John Barrymore and the like, Fields meets an aspiring actress Carlotta Monti at a party, with whom he forms a rocky relationship.

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians is a 1970 American animated television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. After the Christmas special Frosty the Snowman (1969), it was Rankin/Bass' second hand-drawn animated work to be outsourced to Osamu Tezuka's Mushi Production in Tokyo, Japan. The show aired on ABC on April 7, 1970 before the airing of that year's Oscars. It was a tribute to early vaudeville, and featured animated reworkings of various famous comedians' acts.

An inaccurate retelling of the life of silent filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton.

Buster Keaton Rides Again is a documentary film released in 1965 that delves into the life and career of the legendary silent movie comedian, Buster Keaton. The film explores his contributions to the film industry and his iconic performances in slapstick and deadpan comedy. It also highlights his personal struggles and comeback in the world of filmmaking. With interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, Buster Keaton Rides Again is a tribute to the extraordinary talent and enduring legacy of this vaudeville comedian.

Broadway producer Johnny Demming is only interested in big-name talent and scoffs that his sister, father and other small-time talent could be used in a successful show.

In this musical-comedy short, an out-of-work theatre troupe assumes management of the debt-ridden Grand Majestic Hotel.

When he is fired from his job, Red puts a hex on his boss. That evening, the boss goes to a nightclub and discovers that the hex worked.