Ziegfeld Follies is an anthology film that showcases a series of musical numbers and comedy sketches, featuring an ensemble cast. The film includes tap dance routines, stop-motion animation, and beautiful dancing girls. It follows various comedic and musical segments, including a wrong number sketch, a jewelry thief's escapade, and a court trial. Set in the early 1900s to 1940s, the film is a satirical comedy that provides entertainment through a variety of entertaining performances.
Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a Jewish-American vaudeville performer who rises to fame and finds love as she navigates the challenges of a stormy marriage and a career in showbiz. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows Fanny's journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a Broadway star and finding success in both her professional and personal life.
Easter Parade is a romantic musical set in 1910s New York City. It follows the story of a dance duo who join forces to become stars in the famous Ziegfeld Follies. Along the way, they navigate romantic rivalries, show-business betrayals, and the challenges of making it in the competitive world of show business.
Rose, a struggling singer in Broadway Manhattan during the 1910s, becomes a star by her own deception. She goes from being a petty criminal on the run to a successful performer in the Ziegfeld Follies. Along the way, she faces challenges such as dealing with loan sharks, navigating friendships, and finding blind love. Rose must navigate the world of show business, love, and loyalty while trying to escape her criminal past.
Funny Lady is a fictional biography that follows the story of Fanny Brice, a talented female singer and comedienne in the show business. The movie explores her love life, her relationship with a womanizer and theatrical producer, and her journey to success in the entertainment industry. Set in 1930s New York City, Funny Lady showcases Fanny Brice's struggles and triumphs in her career and personal life.
Steve Drexel voluntarily strands himself on a deserted island on a bet. He intends to re-create civilization and carves a miniature city of 52nd Street and Park Avenue out of the jungle. Drexel is befriended by his dog, a native monkey, and a wild goat that is captured in one of his traps. He attempts to cultivate a native as his Man Friday from Robinson Crusoe, but fails as the native escape.
The Clown follows the journey of a struggling clown as he deals with personal and professional challenges in the world of show business. Set in the 1930s and 1950s, the film explores themes of slapstick comedy, burlesque theater, and the ups and downs of the entertainment industry. The protagonist faces issues such as divorce, child custody, and the death of his father, adding a layer of pathos to the story. With elements of comedy, drama, and tragedy, The Clown takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the life of a performer.
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.
Glorifying the American Girl is a pre-Code musical comedy-drama film that follows the journey of a young woman as she achieves fame and success in show business. The film showcases the glamour and challenges of the industry, exploring themes of ambition, love, and rivalry. With its lively dance numbers, catchy songs, and entertaining performances, Glorifying the American Girl is a captivating portrayal of the American dream.
Zeigfeld Follies beauty Peggy marries an older man, C. Morton Gibson. Although she soon grows tired of their sedate life, she refuses the attentions of her longtime friend, the volatile sculptor Ralph Le Saint. When pianist Paul Lockridge arrives from Paris, he begs Peggy to run away with him to France, where they can share adventure and a full life -- but complications arise for Peggy when Gibson's attractive daughter visits.
The Simian Line is an American improvisational film, released in 2001. When Katharine throws a party on Halloween, a psychic called Arnita predicts that one of the three couples present at the party will break up by the end of the year. The guests don't take her seriously. Arnita doesn't tell them that she can see a fourth couple at the party, the long dead Mae and Edward. As days go by, Katharine grows increasingly jealous of her lover Rick, and his flirting with her neighbor Sandra. Sandra is married to Paul (Jamey Sheridan). Marta and Billy are rock musicians who live in the same building as Katharine.
The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue is a musical comedy that follows the life and career of Will Rogers, a famous entertainer known for his humor and political commentary. Set in the 1930s, the film explores Rogers' rise to fame as a cowboy performer in Wild West shows and his transition to becoming a beloved radio personality and film star. It delves into his relationships, including his father-son bond, and his impact on American culture during the Great Depression. The musical features elaborate production numbers, including a spectacular line dance and a Ziegfeld-style fashion show.
An impressionistic, graphic history of one of the world's most infamous streets: Manhattan's 42nd Street. Likened to a DNA strip of New York City, the street has ranged from the glamorous to the derelict, housing everything from peep shows to such international institutions as the United Nations. The documentary is an exploration of the street's expansion from the farmland where Washington bivouacked his troops to the flashy, commercial center that it is today. With historical information, musical performances and personal narratives, the film traces the rise, subsequent dilapidation, and eventual resurgence of a street that has come to represent a place where, notoriously, anything may and has happened.
The life of Fanny Brice, who rose from the Lower East Side of New York to become one of Broadway's biggest stars under producer Florenz Ziegfield. While she was cheered onstage as a great comedian, offstage she faced a doomed relationship with the man she loved.
A romantic comedy, focusing on the love triangle between Bob Jones, Alysia Potter and Polly Meachum. Originally engaged, Bob and Alysia elope to Bowling Green, Connecticut, where they meet Silas Meachum, a campaigner against motion pictures, and his daughter, Polly. The eloping couple’s family arrive, chasing them, and persuade them to wait to get married. Polly goes to New York to join the Ziegfeld Follies, but is ultimately replaced by Alysia. As Bob consoles Polly, Alysia breaks off the engagement, and Bob and Polly may now marry.
Features underground film makers and stars Jack Smith, Charles Ludlum, and Bill Vehr. A satirical film, comprising a collection of vignettes of the entertainment personalities who were famous during the "Roaring Twenties". Included is a take-off of the Ziegfeld Follies girl-parade, which features Ava-Graph's own pretty girls. Original music of the twenties. In stunning color
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