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.
A homage to Bruce Weber's Favourite things, these being mixing film, photography and classic movies. With portraits of a lesbian jazz singer and a 16-year-old wrestler.
The story of Peter Allen, Australia's beloved variety entertainer and songwriter. As one of the first openly gay entertainers, Allen won a unique stardom with a mainstream public which loved him for his honesty.
장난꾸러기 꼬마소녀 바이올렛은 1차 세계대전이 한창인 1917년 미국 남부 뉴올리언즈의 공창 지대에서 창부인 엄마 헤티와 함께 살고 있다. 그러나 그녀가 12살 되는 생일 날, 첫 경험을 치룰 처녀로서 경매에 붙여지고, 거액을 제시한 한 중년 남자가 그녀를 자신의 침대로 데려간다. 몇 년 후 전쟁이 끝나고 공창 제도도 폐지되면서, 바이올렛은 아직 미성년이었지만 전부터 자신을 좋아하던 순수한 청년 벨록과 결혼한다. 그러나 엄마 헤티가 그들을 찾아와 바이올렛을 키우겠다며 데려가고 마는데...
In this sequel to Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway, Alexander's story is told in both the past and the present. Alexander's parents send him away from home for being too sensitive and not helping enough on their farm. He goes to Los Angeles in hopes of going to art school, but when he can't find a job as a minor, he turns to prostitution. After being arrested, he wants to head to Arizona to marry Dawn, but he falls into a lucrative job/relationship with a gay football star.
A philanthropist's will dictates that four people receive $5,000 apiece, with the stipulation that the first one who can double the amount -- without dishonesty-- will win a cool million. Hindering the four are the avaricious relatives of the late millionaire.
