Brazil 1944 N/R, 91 min. Genre: Musical
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Virginia Bruce, Tito Guizar, Fortunio Bonanova, Roy Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Robert Livingston, Frank Puglia, Howard Da Silva, Yolanda, Veloz
This film includes a lesson in the culture and history of Brazil, scuba diving in the beautiful waters, and songs galore.
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Call of the Canyon 1942 N/R, 71 min. Genre: Western
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Ruth Terry, Thurston Hall, Joseph Strauch Jr., Cliff Nazarro, Marc Lawrence, Bob Nolan, Edmund MacDonald, John Harmon
Among the songs, Gene Autry is after a swindler who doesn't think he needs to offer a fair price for his product.
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The Cocoanuts 1929 N/R, 91 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Joseph Santley, Robert Florey Cast: Groucho Marx, Zeppo Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Oscar Shaw, Mary Eaton, Kay Francis, Margaret Dumont, Basil Ruysdael, Barton MacLane
In this first film of the Marx Brothers, Zeppo, Harpo, and Chico sabotage plans of a hotel manager (Groucho) who will stop at almost nothing to make money on Florida real estate.
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Down Mexico Way 1941 N/R, 77 min. Genre: Western
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Fay McKenzie, Harold Huber, Sidney Blackmer, Joe Sawyer, Paul Fix, Andrew Tombes, Murray Alper, Arthur Loft, Duncan Renaldo, Julian Rivero
Gene Autry comes to the aid of the townspeople of Sage City who were victims of a scam.
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The Loudspeaker 1934 N/R, 70 min. Genre: Comedy aka: The Radio Star
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Ray Walker, Julie Bishop, Charley Grapewin, Noel Francis, Lorin Raker, Spencer Charters, Wilbur Mack, Sherwood Bailey, Larry Wheat, Mary Carr, Ruth Romaine, Billy Irvin
When his life in Burlap, Pennsylvania, proves too stifling, aspiring radio personality Joe Miller (Ray Walker) boards a train headed for New York City. Joe's life picks up when he is hired to emcee a popular radio show. But, Joe soon realizes that, as he becomes more and more successful, he is losing his old friends. Will Joe find a way to match stardom with being a "good" guy?
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Melody Ranch 1940 N/R, 84 min. Genre: Western
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Gene Autry, Jimmy Durante, Horace McMahon, Ann Miller, Barton MacLane, George "Gabby" Hayes, Jerome Cowan, Barbara Jo Allen, Joe Sawyer, Mary Lee, Clarence Wilson
Gene Autry returns to his hometown where a sheriff is needed. Guess who takes the job.
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Music in My Heart 1940 N/R, 69 min. Genre: Musical
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Tony Martin, Rita Hayworth, Edith Fellows, Alan Mowbray, Eric Blore, George Tobias, Joseph Crehan, George Humbert, Joey Ray, Don Brodie, Eddie Kane, Marten Lamont
Two NYC cabs collide, and the occupants–Broadway understudy Robert (Tony Martin) and about-to-be-married Patricia (Rita Hayworth)–meet and are attracted to each other. Problems develop involving both Patricia's millionaire fiance (Alan Mowbray) and the Department of Immigration, which is prepared to deport Robert. But, true love conquers all.
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Remember Pearl Harbor 1942 N/R, 75 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Don "Red" Barry, Alan Curtis, Fay McKenzie, Sig Ruman, Ian Keith, Rhys Williams, Maynard Holmes, Diana Del Rio, Robert Emmett Keane, Sammy Stein, James B. Leong
Shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Republic pictures produced this film about soldiers stationed in the Philippines at the time and culminates when an American G.I. (Don "Red" Barry) leads a suicide mission driving his plane into a Japanese troop ship.
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Sis Hopkins 1941 N/R, 97 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Joseph Santley Cast: Judy Canova, Bob Crosby, Charles Butterworth, Jerry Colonna, Susan Hayward, Katharine Alexander, Carol Adams, Lynn Merrick, Charles(2) Lane, Andrew Tombes
Sis Hopkins (Judy Canova) heads for college in a big city and sings her way to success and popularity.
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| 1. Brazil (1944)
2. Call of the Canyon (1942)
3. The Cocoanuts (1929)
4. Down Mexico Way (1941)
5. The Loudspeaker (1934) aka: The Radio Star
6. Melody Ranch (1940)
7. Music in My Heart (1940)
8. Remember Pearl Harbor (1942)
9. Rosie the Riveter (1944)
10. Sis Hopkins (1941)
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