 Born to Dance 1936  N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Cast: Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Virginia Bruce, Una Merkel, Sid Silvers, Frances Langford, Buddy Ebsen, Reginald Gardiner, Raymond Walburn, Alan Dinehart, Dennis O'Keefe, James Flavin, Jonathan Hale, Barnett Parker, Harry Strang
Sailors Ted (James Stewart), Mush (Buddy Ebsen), and Gunny (Sid Silvers) romance their girlfriends Nora (Eleanor Powell), Peppy (Frances Langford), and Jenny (Una Merkel) while on shore leave. This musical revue, highlighting the creative talents of the great Cole Porter, features delightful dance scenes. "I've Got You under My Skin" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song.
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Broadway Melody of 1936 1935 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Roy Del Ruth
Cast: Jack Benny, Eleanor Powell, Robert Taylor, Una Merkel, Sid Silvers, Buddy Ebsen, Paul Harvey, Frances Langford, June Knight, Vilma Ebsen, Nick Long Jr., Robert Wildhack, Harry Stockwell, Luana Walters
A feud between conniving newspaper journalist Bert Keeler (Jack Benny) and Broadway show producer Robert Gordon (Robert Taylor) erupts when Keeler prints a story about one of Gordon's performers (Eleanor Powell) buying her way into a starring role in the show. This musical was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. The good songs include "You Are My Lucky Star," "Broadway Rhythm," and Taylor's rendition of "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin."
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Dreaming Out Loud 1940  N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Harold Young
Cast: Chester Lauck, Norris Goff, Frances Langford, Frank Craven, Bobs Watson, Irving Bacon, Clara Blandick, Robert Wilcox, Donald Briggs, Robert McKenzie, Phil Harris
This movie marks the film debut of radio comedians Lum (Chester Lauck) and Abner (Norris Goff). The plot involves their misadventures as Lum and Abner engage in fund raising as a means for bringing progress to their town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas.
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The Glenn Miller Story 1954 N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Anthony Mann
Cast: James Stewart, June Allyson, Charles Drake, George Tobias, Harry Morgan, Frances Langford, Louis Armstrong, Barton MacLane, Irving Bacon, Marion Ross
Trombonist bandleader Glenn Miller was killed in a plane crash during World War II. James Stewart plays the title role of Miller's rise to fame during the big-band era of 1940s' swing music.
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Hollywood Hotel 1937  N/R, 109 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy / Romance
Director: Busby Berkeley
Cast: Dick Powell, Rosemary Lane, Lola Lane, Ted Healy, Alan Mowbray, Frances Langford, Hugh Herbert, Glenda Farrell, Edgar Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Johnny Davis, Mabel Todd, Allyn Joslyn, Grant Mitchell, Louella Parsons
This Busby Berkeley musical has, of course, great musical numbers. While the plot is weak, the renditions of "Hooray for Hollywood" and "Sing Sing Sing" are classics. Many, many guest stars.
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Melody Time 1948 N/R, 75 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Musical
Director: Various Directors
Cast: Roy Rogers, Dennis Day, Ethel Smith, Frances Langford, Buddy Clark, Bob Nolan, Bobby Driscoll, Fred Waring, Freddy Martin, The Andrews Sisters, Pat Brady, The Dinning Sisters, Luana Patten
This animated Disney film is a series of cartoon shorts with musical themes. Segments include musical instruments coming to life to the surprise of a bee, Johnny Appleseed, Little Toot, Pecos Bill, and Donald Duck gone Latin.
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Never a Dull Moment 1943 N/R, 60 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Edward Lilley
Cast: Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Frances Langford, Stuart Crawford, Elisabeth Risdon, Mary Beth Hughes, George Zucco, Jack La Rue, Franklin Pangborn, Sammy Stein, Barbara Brown, George Chandler, Ruby Dandridge
The Ritz Brothers (Al, Harry, and Jimmy) get involved with the underworld of gangsters in this fast-paced comedy/musical.
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People Are Funny 1946 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical
Director: Sam White
Cast: Jack Haley, Helen Walker, Rudy Vallee, Ozzie Nelson, Philip Reed, Bob Graham, Barbara Roche, Art Linkletter, Frances Langford, Clara Blandick, Roy Atwell, Joe DeRita, The Vagabonds
Based on the popular radio (and, later, television show), this story involves the rivalry of two producers, Pinky Wilson (Jack Haley) and John Guedel (Philip Reed). Many of the actors were radio actors of the day who attracted theater audiences.
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This Is the Army 1943 N/R, 126 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy
Director: Michael Curtiz
Cast: George Murphy, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Alan Hale, Ronald Reagan, Charles Butterworth, Una Merkel, Rosemary DeCamp, Frances Langford, Irving Berlin, Dolores Costello, Stanley Ridges, Ruth Donnelly, Dorothy Peterson, Kate Smith
This film was made as a benefit for the Army Emergency Relief Fund during World War II. It features World War I veterans (and many guest stars) entertaining World War II troops with vintage Irving Berlin songs–including "God Bless America" (sung by Kate Smith), "Alexander's Ragtime Band," and "This is the Army, Mr. Jones."
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Too Many Girls 1940 N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: George Abbott
Cast: Lucille Ball, Eddie Bracken, Richard Carlson, Desi Arnaz, Ann Miller, Frances Langford, Hal LeRoy, Iron Eyes Cody, Jay Silverheels, Van Johnson
Connie (Lucille Ball) heads to Pottawatomie College, along with four (unknown to her) bodyguards sent by her father. The bodyguards are also excellent football players, who can help the very poor college team. Lots of songs by Rodgers and Hart and plenty of funny happenings. Film debuts for Desi Arnaz, Eddie Bracken, and Van Johnson. Desi and Lucy met for the first time during filming.
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 Yankee Doodle Dandy 1942   N/R, 126 min.
Genre: Musical / Drama / Romance
Director: Michael Curtiz
Cast: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf, George Tobias, Irene Manning, Frances Langford, Rosemary DeCamp, Jeanne Cagney, S.Z. Sakall, Eddie Acuff, George Barbier, Douglas Croft, Eddie Foy Jr., Minor Watson
George M. Cohan's biography is the theme of this patriotic musical, and James Cagney is superb in the title role. The story begins when George (Douglas Croft) was growing up as a star in his family's vaudeville show, continues through his years as one of Broadway's great stars, and ends up with him receiving a medal from the President for his contributions to the United States. Cagney won the Best Actor Oscar for his effort. Nominations included Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Walter Huston), and Director. 1 User Review
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| 1. Born to Dance (1936)
2. Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935)
3. Dreaming Out Loud (1940)
4. Girl Rush (1944)
5. The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
6. Hollywood Hotel (1937)
7. Melody Time (1948)
8. Never a Dull Moment (1943)
9. People Are Funny (1946)
10. This Is the Army (1943)
11. Too Many Girls (1940)
12. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
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