Danny Kaye
Nacimiento : 1911-01-18, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Muerte : 1987-03-03
Historia
Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was a celebrated American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian. His best known performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire nonsense songs.
Kaye starred in 17 movies, notably The Kid from Brooklyn (1946), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Inspector General (1949), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), White Christmas (1954), and — perhaps his most accomplished performance — The Court Jester (1956). His films were extremely popular, especially his bravura performances of patter songs and children's favorites such as The Inch Worm and The Ugly Duckling. He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF and received the French Legion of Honor in 1986 for his many years of work with the organization.
Self (archive footage)
Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year career has spanned award-winning films and Broadway shows, as well as two beloved television series that broke ground and continue to entertain viewers. This one-hour special includes highlights from a recent interview with Mary Tyler Moore, tributes from her co-stars and clips from iconic moments throughout her career. The program looks at her breakthrough role on The Dick Van Dyke Show, her iconic turn as TV's first independent career woman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and her Academy Award-nominated work on Ordinary People.
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Bing Crosby was, without a doubt, the most popular and influential multi-media star of the first half of the twentieth century, pulling audiences in with his intimate, laid-back voice and innate charm. Narrated by Stanley Tucci and directed by Robert Trachtenberg, this film explores the life and legend of this iconic performer, revealing a personality far more complex than the image the public had only thought they'd known.
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Un documental que recorre la historia de los premios de la Academia.
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A tribute to the legendary costume designer Edith Head during her years providing costumes for the films of Paramount studio which includes Sunset Boulevard, Roman Holiday and many others during her distinguished career that lasted more than six decades and earned her eight Academy Awards wins in between more than 30 nominations.
Phil Davis (archive footage) (uncredited)
Actress Rosemary Clooney reminisces about the making of the classic holiday film White Christmas (1954).
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Highlights from the great musicals of the 1940s. Stars featured include Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Danny Kaye, Jimmy Durante and Frank Sinatra.
Self (archive footage)
A film scrapbook, images, phrases from our past, hiding their meanings behind veils. Let's lift those veils, one by one, to find how images, at one time seeming innocent, have revealed, after decades, to have homosexual overtones.
Self (archive footage)
HBO (in association with the American Film Institute) presents this 1997 anthology, narrated by Liev Schreiber, which looks at sports in cinema from the earliest silent films until the nineties. Watch not for dramatic scenes but for the glimpse of historical figures shown both cinematic and athletic- in this tribute to the merging of sports and Hollywood.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stephen H. Bogart narrates the rise to fame of his father, Humphrey Bogart through the use of film clips, written material and interviews of friends and co-workers.
Self (archive footage)
Legendary showman Danny Kaye's greatest moments have been handpicked by Kaye's daughter, Dena, in this lighthearted compilation. Highlights ranging from Kaye's many television and film appearances are featured in all of their old Hollywood splendor, among them including his performance as a painfully shy man with the duty of escorting Lucille Ball to a restaurant, duets with Louis Armstrong and Harry Belafonte, and the famous tongue-twisting segment from The Court Jester.
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This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
Self (archival footage)
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
From 'White Christmas' (archive footage)
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s.
Archive Footage
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
Self
Danny Kaye tours EPCOT Center, singing its praises in Future World and the World Showcase. He meets celebrities and park characters like Dreamfinder and Figment, and speaks with some of the people responsible for creating the park.
Max Feldman
A dramatization of the controversial trial concerning the right for Neo-Nazis to march in the predominantly Jewish community of Skokie, Illinois.
Self
A night of classical music,conducted by famous comedian actor Danny Kaye,is something for the whole family to watch. Danny puts his talents to use while conducting and makes it very special for people of all ages.
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A tribute to American musical theater, featuring scenes from "Show Boat", "South Pacific," "Sweet Charity," "Finian's Rainbow," and "Lady in the Dark", among others. There is also discussion of the various creative aspects of the plays.
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Glenn Ford narrates this hilarious look back at the greatest comedians in movie history.
Captain Hook / Mr. Darling
Peter Pan is a 1976 musical adaptation of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, produced for television as part of the Hallmark Hall of Fame, starring Mia Farrow as Peter Pan and Danny Kaye as Captain Hook, and with Sir John Gielgud narrating. Julie Andrews sang one of the songs, "Once Upon a Bedtime", off-camera over the opening credits. It aired on NBC at 7:30pm on Sunday, December 12, 1976, capping off the program's 25th year on the air. The program did not use the score written for the highly successful Mary Martin version which had previously been televised many times on NBC. Instead, it featured 14 new and now forgotten songs, written for the production by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse.
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CBS honors Lucille Ball with this celebration of her three CBS series: I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy.
Geppetto / Boris Stroganoff
This musical adaptation of Pinocchio from 1976 features the incomparable talents of Danny Kaye, Sandy Duncan, Flip Wilson, and Clive Revill. Framed by the story of a young theater girl's desire to study and work apart from her father, the story of Pinocchio is presented as a subplay with the young girl as Pinocchio (Sandy Duncan) and her father as Geppetto (Danny Kaye). The famous Carlo Collodi story of a lonely woodcutter whose marionette comes to life is presented faithfully and engagingly.
Marmaduke
This is one of the 'Animagical' titles from the children's film archive of Rankin/Bass. The story line is reminiscent of an earlier 1966 R/B Animagic film, 'The Daydreamer', both of which chronicles the fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen.
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Peter Cottontail wants to be the #1 chief Easter Bunny, and everyone in April Valley agrees...except for Evil Irontail. Peter must deliver more eggs than this archrival to earn the top spot...and save Easter for children everywhere!
The Ragpicker
Aurelia, una excéntrica condesa, está triste porque para ella el mundo es un lugar infeliz y hostil. Cuando se entera de que en París hay una serie de personajes que quieren convertir la ciudad en un inmenso campo petrolífero, se reúne con unas amigas para trazar un plan encaminado a eliminar a todos los especuladores, haciéndoles creer que el petróleo se encuentra en las alcantarillas de la ciudad.
Self
A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.
Nikolai Nikolayevich
A compilation of film clips of comedies from 1930's.
Ernest Klenk
Ron Pulardos, un gángster dedicado a turbios negocios, se ve en apuros económicos y para solucionarlo recurre a algo descabellado: solicitar una tarjeta de crédito del Dinner's Club. El empleado que emite la tarjeta se ve obligado a recuperarla para no perder su trabajo. (FILMAFFINITY)
Pfc. Ernie Williams
El soldado Ernie Williams tiene un asombroso parecido con el general MacKenzie-Smith, lo cual le lleva a hacer algunas parodias ante sus camaradas que no pasan desapercibidas para el alto mando. Estando amenazado de muerte el general, la idea de los jefes del ejército es la de hacer pasar al pobre Ernie por general y así preservar al verdadero. Ernie se las debe ingeniar para salvar el pellejo, lo cual le lleva a situaciones de gran comicidad.
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Compilation of comedy sketches from the comedy kings Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Danny Kaye & Bing Crosby.
Red Nichols
Biografía del trompetista de jazz Ernest Loring Nichols, 'Red Nichols'. Cuenta como empezó en el mundo de la música hasta formar su propia banda 'The Five Pennies'.
S.L. Jacobowsky
Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). Un refugiado judío y un coronel antisemita se ven obligados a convivir en la Francia ocupada por el ejército nazi. Los dos se ven envueltos en un controvertido viaje al que se suma la novia de un oficial.
Andrew Larabee
Oprimidos pero el creativo maestro de inglés (Danny Kaye) en un viaje arqueológico descubren las alegrías del amor y la vida en el circo con con el acróbata (Pier Angeli). (FILMAFFINITY)
Hubert Hawkins
Edad Media. Aunque Hubert es el bufón del Rey Roderick I, participa en un complot para destronarlo y devolver el trono al legítimo rey. Eso no impide que se enamore de una bella doncella y protagonice toda clase de enredos.
Phil Davis
Bob y Phil son dos tipos que acaban de volver de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Consumados cantantes y bailarines, deciden ganarse la vida haciendo números musicales. Así conocen a una pareja de hermanas dedicadas a lo mismo. Siguiéndolas, van a parar a Vermont, a un hotel que tiene graves problemas financieros. El administrador del hotel resulta ser el antiguo jefe de los muchachos en el ejército y sus líos económicos son urgentes. Tanto como para que Bob y Phil decidan ayudarlo como mejor saben.
Jerry Morgan
El ventrílocuo Jerry Morgan ha vuelto a fracasar en el amor. La razón: cuando la relación llega al punto de discutir el matrimonio, su muñeco, Clarence, se vuelve celoso. Su prometida, Audrey, le abandona por lo que Jerry golpea a sus dos muñecos, Clarence y Terrence. Papinek, el creador de los muñecos de Morgan, resulta ser un importante espía, y usará a Jerry y a sus muñecos para transportar unos planos
Hans Christian Andersen
Dinamarca, siglo XIX. El zapatero Hans Christian Andersen tiene alborotada a toda la chiquillería del lugar con el relato de sus fantásticas historias. El alcalde, presionado por el maestro, que considera nefasta la influencia de Andersen sobre los niños, lo obliga a abandonar el pueblo. Biografía del célebre escritor danés, autor de cuentos como "El patito feo", "El soldadito de plomo" o "Las zapatillas rojas"
Jack Martin / Henri Duran
Comedia acerca del notable parecido entre un cantante y un héroe del ejército francés.
Georgi
Siendo Napoleón emperador de Francia, a un estafador de poca monta lo confunden con el temible Inspector General, un enviado oficial de Bonaparte para controlar y acabar con la corrupción generalizada en los vastos territorios del imperio.
Danny Kaye (uncredited)
Una empleada de los estudios Warner Brothers está ansiosa por entrar en el mundo del cine. Cuando los actores Jack Carson y Dennis Morgan le ofrecen su ayuda, piensa que ha llegado su gran oportunidad.
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The Warner Bros. annual blooper reel for 1949.
Professor Hobart Frisbee
Basada en "Bola de fuego" y en el cuento escrito por Billy Wilder y Thomas Monroe. Siete profesores, encabezados por Hobart Frisbee (Danny Kaye), vienen trabajando en una enciclopedia de la música, cuando, al escuchar la versión moderna que, de una pieza de música clásica, hace uno de los limpiavidrios afroamericanos, van a darse cuenta de que muchos ritmos modernos no han sido tomados en cuenta. Lo que sigue será una gran fiesta de jazz donde estarán Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman... y un puñado de grandes talentos. Remake de Bola de fuego del mismo director.
Walter Mitty
Walter Mitty, es un escritor soñador con una madre sobreprotectora, al que le gusta imaginar que es un héroe que vive fantásticas aventuras. Su sueño se convierte en realidad cuando conoce accidentalmente a una misteriosa mujer que le entrega un pequeño libro negro. Según ella, contiene las ubicaciones de las joyas de la corona holandesa, ocultas desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Pronto, Mitty se encuentra en medio de una conspiración, donde tendrá dificultades para diferenciar entre la realidad y la ficción.
Burleigh Sullivan
Un tímido lechero se ve envuelto en una pelea callejera en la puerta del club nocturno donde trabaja su hermana. Sin saberlo, golpea al campeón del mundo de boxeo. Después de la relevancia que toma el asunto por su difusión en los periódicos, el manager del boxeador le ofrece la oportunidad de enfrentarse de nuevo con él en el ring. Por medio de una serie de combates amañados, el lechero comienza a pensar que es invencible. Remake de "La vía láctea" un film de Leo McCarey de 1936.
Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew
Edgar, un tímido bibliotecario es persuadido por el fantasma de su extrovertido hermano gemelo Buzzy Bellew, asesinado por un jefe mafioso, para que ocupe su lugar como showman de un nightclub y vengue su muerte
Self (uncredited)
The history of a Polish family and its contributions to the war effort throughout American history.
Danny Weems
Comedia musical sobre un hipocondríaco que tiene que trabajar como ascensorista en un hospital.
Danny Kaye
Documentary short film depicting the work in a British armaments plant in which the night shift consists of women workers.
Nikolai Nikolaevich
This fun little piece has Danny Kaye as man who buys a life insurance policy. What the insurance salesman doesn't know is that Danny is on the hit list by assassins so he has to do everything he can to keep him alive or else pay up on the policy.
Nikolai Nikolaevich
Because his family has a history of insanity that breaks out when a family member hasn't married by the time they are 25 years old, Nikolai Nikolaevich visits a matrimonial firm searching for a bride. But all the candidates are either too fat, too young, too old, too skinny or too ugly,and he turns them all down.
Nikolai Nikolaevich
Nickotai (Danny Kaye) needs an eye test and is the first patient of ‘eyetestometist’ Henry Groper.
Eddie
June Allyson is a cashier in a dance hall and her friend Imogene Coca wants to get a job there as a dance hostess. June advises her she needs to first make herself attractive to men,and gives her a book on the subject. But Imogene, by mistake, picks up the wrong book and reads one on the art of jiu-jitsu. Imogene's first customer is a bashful sailor who gets turned every which way but loose. Hank Henry also appears as a sailor. All four performers had better things ahead of them although,in the case of comedian Hank Henry, not by much.
