Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1928" theme.

In early Hollywood, a group of characters experience the rise and fall of fame during a period of decadence and depravity. Manny, a Mexican aspiring filmmaker, falls in love with Nellie, a young woman with dreams of stardom. As they navigate through outrageous parties, drug use, and scandal, their lives intertwine with celebrities like Jack Conrad. The narrative follows the ups and downs of their careers, relationships, and the changing landscape of the film industry, ultimately culminating in tragedy and bittersweet reflection.

The Crawley family travels to the South of France to explore the mystery surrounding the dowager countess's newly acquired villa. As they delve deeper, they unravel secrets and navigate through the world of aristocracy, class differences, and unexpected inheritances.

When George, a silent movie superstar, meets Peppy Miller, a dancer, sparks fly between the two. However, after the introduction of talking pictures, their fortunes change, affecting their dynamic.

In this movie, Balto and his son Kodi team up with a pilot and a flock of geese to deliver a important mail in Alaska. Along the way, they must overcome various challenges including a competition, a plane crash, and a dangerous acrophobia.

Goodbye Christopher Robin tells the story of author A.A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories. The film explores the relationship between father and son, as well as the impact of fame and success on their lives.

The Children of Noisy Village is set in a small village in Småland, Sweden in the 1920s. The story revolves around three children and their adventures during one summer. They go on a treasure hunt, skinny-dip in a lake, and explore the countryside. The film focuses on the importance of friendship and family relationships.

Amundsen is a movie based on the true story of Roald Amundsen, a famous polar explorer. The film depicts his thrilling adventures in the North and South Poles, his intense rivalry with Robert Falcon Scott, and his exploration of the Arctic regions. It also delves into his personal life, including his extramarital affair and his relationships with Inuit communities. The movie explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the human spirit's resilience in extreme conditions.

Anastasia is found wandering the streets of Copenhagen with no memory of her past. When she is taken in by an exiled Russian General, she begins to believe she is the Grand Duchess Anastasia who survived the Russian Revolution.

In 1928, renowned Italian explorer Umberto Nobile attempts to fly over the Arctic in a dirigible. However, the freezing temperatures and a crash leave him and his crew stranded in the icy wilderness. Their epic struggle for survival and rescue operation becomes a testament to courage and leadership in the face of extreme conditions.

Bloodhounds of Broadway is a comedy-drama film set in New York City in 1928 and 1929. The movie follows multiple storylines that intertwine on New Year's Eve. It features an ensemble cast, love interests, gangsters, a bloodhound, police, a dying nightclub singer, and a meat cleaver-wielding mobster. The film captures the vibrant jazz-age atmosphere and explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams.

Struggling actress Hedda Hopper can't get a break in Hollywood, even though an acquaintence of hers is the extremely powerful gossip monger Louella Parsons - maker and breaker of careers (and lives) through her daily syndicated newspaper column. The big movie moguls, fed up with Parson's power over their stars, decide to de-claw her by setting up gossip Hopper as a competitor in the rumour industry. What they couldn't forsee was that Hopper would become as big as Parsons -- and every bit as much of a pain. Based on the true life stories of two of the most powerful (and arguably dangerous) women of Hollywood's hay-day.

A folklorist investigates a series of mysterious occurrences in a remote Vermont town, uncovering a secret cult and a cosmic horror.

A documentary about the life of Ingrid Bergman, a Hollywood actress who rose to fame in the 1930s. The film explores her personal and professional journey, including her marriages, friendships, and the challenges she faced as a Swedish actress in Hollywood. It also delves into her impact on cinema history and her legacy as a talented and iconic artist.

Possessed (1931) tells the story of Marian, a factory worker who becomes involved with a wealthy lawyer, Mark. Their cross-cultural relationship faces challenges as Mark runs for governor, and Marian must make sacrifices to protect him. The film explores themes of ambition, social class, and love in 1930s New York City.

In 1928, Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, falls in love with Daisy Buchanan, a socialite. As their romance rekindles, it leads to obsession, revenge, and tragedy. The film explores themes of wealth, unrequited love, and the social divide of the era.

In 1942, a couple moves into a farmhouse in a small town. As they start to settle in, they discover dark secrets about the house and its previous inhabitants, leading them to become the target of a malevolent family with a sinister scheme. The couple must uncover the truth and find a way to escape the haunting presence that threatens their lives.

Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film is a biographical comedy-drama that takes place in Berlin during the 1920s. It follows the story of Bertolt Brecht, a beggar who becomes a well-known character during the golden 20s in Berlin and his encounters with various people and events during that time. The film is based on a true story.

The Battle of the Century (1927) is a classic comedy short film that revolves around a boxing match. The film features a Brute and a Boxing Referee, as well as various comedic situations such as slipping on a banana peel and being hit with a nightstick. It also includes a pie-in-the-face scene and ends with a chaotic pie fight.

A cruel and sadistic landowner buys a daughter from a noble samurai family who had incurred a large debt. Months later, the landowner's sister comes to visit, and discovers that the new wife is secretly in love with another man. The wife suffers various humiliations for her indiscretions.