Learn all about dinosaurs in this informative and entertaining program with uncle Ray while his niece is calling him.
Self (archive footage)
Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.
Self (archive footage)
Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols performed, throughout decades past, by an array of artists, including Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Brenda Lee, Eddy Arnold, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, Mitch Miller and the Gang, Gene Autry, Jimmy Boyd, the Supremes, Rosemary Clooney, the Lennon Sisters, Burl Ives, Mahalia Jackson, Mitzi Gaynor, Julie Andrews, the Beach Boys, the Carpenters, Jose Feliciano, the Drifters, Ronnie Spector, the Harry Simeone Chorale, and David Bowie.
Jeff Peters (archive footage)
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely through rare archival footage and interviews with Ashman’s family, friends, associates, and longtime partner Bill Lauch, Howard is an intimate tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent and a rousing celebration of musical storytelling itself.
Self (archive footage)
During his career, Bob Hope was the only performer to achieve top-rated success in every form of mass entertainment. American Masters explores the entertainer’s life through his personal archives and clips from his classic films.
Self (archive footage)
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.
Self (archive footage)
The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... traces the history of the Academy itself, which began in 1927 when Louis B. Mayer, then head of MGM, led other prominent members of the industry in forming this professional honorary organization. Two years later the Academy began bestowing awards, which were nicknamed "Oscar," and quickly came to represent the pinnacle of cinematic achievement.
Self
Bing Crosby and Christmas - they're inseparable. It was only natural for the voice that sold more than 100 million copies of 'White Christmas' to eventually celebrate the season on television. This second volume of Crosby television specials showcases those Christmas shows. Included in this premiere, two-disc collection are Bing's first holiday special, produced in England in 1961, his first color special from 1962 with Mary Martin, Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas with Robert Goulet and Mary Costa from 1971, and Bing s final special, Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas, which includes the iconic duet of 'The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth' with David Bowie. These treasured programs have been meticulously restored from the original film and videotape sources, and are presented with all the original performances intact.
Self
One of America's best loved comedians, Tim Conway (The Carol Burnett Show, Mchale's Navy) is featured here in hilarious TV clips from the 1960s. Conway portrays the popular character, Dag Hereford. A self-professed expert on everything, Dag proves to be the classic bumbler. Whether he's a horse-racing jockey, wine taster, prison warden or one of the country's leading race car drivers, Conway hams it up with stars of the day in rare, stand-up performances not seen in over 30 years.
Self - Actor (archive footage)
In 1956, actress and Hollywood star Grace Kelly (1929-82), then at the height of her film career, unexpectedly dropped everything to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Jinx, an American journalist and friend of the future princess, accompanied her on her journey to the wedding and covered the sensational event.
Self
Here are all your favorite holiday entertainers on one delightful DVD! Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Mel Tormé and more, in vintage television performances, singing all your favorite Christmas songs - plus - Bob Hope in some hilarious holiday sketches. You'll surely give thanks for all of these memories! Highlights include: Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Frank Sinatra) It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Frank Sinatra) Christmas Waltz (Bing Crosby) White Christmas (Bing Crosby) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland) The Christmas Song (Judy garland & Mel Tormé)
Thanks
14 short films by 14 different filmmakers, from the music of Stan Ridgway
Self
This half-hour family special is a delightful combination of animated adaptations of classic holiday songs - performed by top stars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Macy Gray - plus live-action shots. The animated segments feature classic and all-new recordings of well-known holiday songs and are visually conceived through the skills of several top animators of a group of adorable 4 to 8-year old children, as well as by short live-action pieces that celebrate the holiday spirit of giving, sharing, and loving.
Self (archive footage)
His career started in the glory days of vaudeville. More than 70 years later, he is revered as the most popular and influential entertainer of the century, the show-biz giant all others are measured against. On stage and screen, on TV and radio, on Broadway and USO stages worldwide, Bob Hope has enjoyed a career of unmatched popularity. In this special, feature-length presentation, BIOGRAPHY traces his remarkable life, from his vaudeville debut he had third billing, behind a trained seal to entertaining the troops of Desert Storm. Extensive clips capture his greatest performances, while family photos and the recollections of friends, colleagues and family provide an intimate portrait of the private man.
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Ever wonder if celebrity truly dies with the celebrity, if graves really can give up the dead, or if walls really do talk? Then join the hunt for star haunts and hauntings in and around the city of broken dreams - Hollywood, California. Find out the details of the odd pilgrimages and observances held at celebrity gravesites, the eerie accounts of strange studio haunts, the unusual tales of ghostly disturbances at the mansions of the stars, and the spooky sightings of apparitions on the Grey Ghost herself, the legendary luxury liner, the Queen Mary. With this program, you have a unique backstage pass to the studio lots, the crypts, the tombstones, the cemeteries, and the homes of some of Hollywood's most notable characters, ranging from Bugsy Siegel and Rudolph Valentino to Harry Houdini and Marilyn Monroe. So if your curiosity is sparked and your courage is up to par, then come along on a truly terrifying tour of Hollywood Ghosts and Gravesites.
Narrator / Ichabod Crane / Brom Bones (voice) (archive footage)
Two animated fables from the Disney studios. In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' Ichabod Crane is besotted by the lovely Katrina but has to contend with Brom Bones, the town bully. Their rivalry leads Crane to the legend of Sleepy Hollow and the headless horseman. In 'The Prince and the Pauper' Mickey, Goofy, Donald and Pluto star in Disney's re-working of the Mark Twain classic.
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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.
Self (archive footage)
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first special, for Frigidaire, on April 9, 1950 and putting his way through the years to 1975
Self (archive footage)
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first special, for Frigidaire, on April 9, 1950 and putting his way through the years to 1975
Bob Wallace (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.
Himself
The program on this DVD is basically a retrospective produced in the early 1990s for public television that was originally called «A Bing Crosby Christmas: Just Like the Ones You Used to Know» that was narrated by Gene Kelly and hosted by Bing's widow, Kathryn Crosby. The program itself features clips from fifteen of Bing's classic television specials, concentrating on the period from the early 1960s onwards when he included Kathryn and their three children in the programs.
Songs
One Silent Night, a snowman is magically brought to life by an ice fairy. Wandering the town scared and alone, the snowman meets the friendly Rachel who helps him find his singing voice whereupon the town learns to love him.
Songs
King Wenceslas brings food to the poor with the help of his uptight page, Stefan. As they go, flashbacks to King Wenceslas' childhood answer that age old question - how did King Wenceslas get to be so good?
Songs
Dorothy has a grand adventure in Weatherland with her brother Peter and Scratcher the dog. Helped by Jack Frost and the bumbling odd job man, they have to outwit the dreaded thunder and lightening twins and the storm demons in their quest to meet the weather wizards.
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Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon, from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain.
Himself (Archive)
Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel film from World War Two to the popular sounds of the day. Artists featured include Flanagan and Allen, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Bing Crosby, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers.
Self - Vocalist (archive footage)
A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio Franchi and Bing Crosby are included along with comedic performers such as Topo Gigio and the Muppets.
Self (archive footage)
Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feistein, and wife Kathryn Crosby celebrate the voice and singing style of crooner Bing Crosby through clips from his theatrical shorts from the 30s and 40s and archival footage from his television appearances from the 60s and 70s. Such Crosby standards as «Aren't You Glad You're You», «June in January», «Learn to Croon», «True Love» and «White Christmas» are heard.
Archive Footage
Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and famous that knew him, this portrait concentrates on his career and his public life events.
Self (archive footage)
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
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.
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Robert Preston hosts this documentary that shows what people of the 1930s were watching as they were battling the Depression as well as eventually getting ready for another World War.
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.
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Contains memorable scenes from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Fantasia," "Lady and the Tramp," "Peter Pan," "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," and "The Sword in the Stone."
Self (archive footage)
A collection of bloopers and outtakes from an enormous selection of Hollywood classic productions spanning from the 1930s through the 1980s.
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Glenn Ford narrates this hilarious look back at the greatest comedians in movie history.
Himself (archival footage)
The Christmas after Bing Crosby's passing, his family gets together to recall all the good times they had. They talk about the people he worked with, how he liked to perform, and ultimately why he had to sing White Christmas at the end of each special.
Executive Producer
A victim of circumstance, country and western musician Paul Ramsey finds himself on a Southern chain gang.
Himself
Bing Crosby and his family spend Christmas at the estate of a distant relative in England.
Narrator/Brom Bones
Jonathan Winters stars as a night watchman working late at Walt Disney Studios on Halloween night. He is accompanied by his dog, Peanuts. The night watchman, bitter about working on Halloween night, stumbles upon the prop room at the studio and begins acting out scenes with various props. Eventually, he finds a crystal ball containing a talking Jack-o'-lantern (also played by Winters). Jack-o'-lantern is hiding out from Halloween because it's no longer scary like it was back in "the olden days".
Himself
What was supposed to be a 40 minute performance gets extended another 20 minutes with 3 more songs to the already sung 35 songs in Bing’s only fully televised concert! Recorded a month and a half before his death, we see Bing in great form performing many songs he was associated with. He is accompanied by the Joe Bushkin Quartet and his son Harry Crosby.
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Золотые моменты из фильмотеки MGM, что включает как комедии и драмы, так и классические музыкальные номера.
Self (archive footage)
A collection of film clips profiling animal actors.
Self (archive footage)
Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.
Self - Host / Narrator
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Bing's 1973 primetime Christmas special from NBC, with his family and guest stars.
Thanks
Авантюрный тандем случайных попутчиков колесит по маленьким городкам Канзаса во времена Великой Депрессии и промышляет мелкими, почти невинными махинациями, чтобы хоть как-то заработать на хлеб. Он — мошенник-неудачник по имени Мозэс, продающий Библии одиноким вдовам, поблескивая фальшивым золотым зубом. Она — девятилетняя девочка-сирота с недюжинной склонностью к авантюрам и практически не расстающаяся с сигаретой.
Producer
Terrifying wax figures of renowned personalities, such as Attila the Hun and Jack the Ripper, surround the sale of a London museum.
Himself (uncredited)
Bob Hope is a stressed out talk show host who is sent on a vacation to Arizona on doctor's orders and has to play Sherlock Holmes with his wife, the lovely Eva Marie Saint, to solve a series of murders that has Bob as the prime suspect.
Himself
Bing Crosby hosts this music holiday special featuring performances by Mary Costa, Robert Goulet, the Mitchell Boys Choir and the Crosby family.
Self
Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee & Molly, The Bob Hope Show, and The Fred Allen Show.
Dr. Leonard Cook
A young doctor returns to his New England home town after a long absence. He visits with the town's kindly old physician, Dr. Cook, a man he has admired since childhood. However, he soon finds out that the old doctor isn't quite what he seems to be, and the young doctor finds his life in danger.
Mark Twain
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sgt. O'Farrell an Army soldier on an island in the South Pacific during World War II is trying to bring the two basics of life to his fellow servicemen, women and beer. The supply ship carrying the beer is torpedoed and the contingent of nurses consists of six males and ugly nurse Nellie Krause. If he could at least try to salvage the shipment of beer.
Self (archive footage)
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and government films of the 1950s and 1960s are intercut together to tell a single story of various creatures and societal ills attacking American cities.
Music
One of the many films drawing a connection between Christmas and war. It is unclear whether the longing for a white Christmas is being taken seriously, or whether it is intended as a denunciation. In either event, America's war in Vietnam is denounced. (Harun Farocki)
Himself
The holidays just wouldn't be the holidays without Mr. White Christmas himself - Bing Crosby. His seemingly effortless, easygoing singing style and good humor made him an audience favorite for generations. In this rare episode of the Hollywood Palace, first telecast in 1966, der Bingle is joined by dancer Cyd Charisse, comedian Bob Newhart, the Crosby family, and Kate "God Bless America" Smith. Bing lends his smooth style to such favorites as the Christmas Waltz, Silver Bells, The twelve days of Christmas, Do you hear what I hear, and of course, White Christmas. Kate Smith belts out Christmas Eve in my home town and there's a special Crosby-Kate medley of catchy Christmas carols.
Doc Josiah Boone
На Диком Западе несколько человек садятся в дилижанс и отправляются в путешествие навстречу опасным приключениям.
Narrator (voice)
Following an introduction by Bing Crosby, the Cinerama screen widens for scenes of landscapes, cities, peoples, and entertainments of the Soviet Union. Highlights include the historic buildings and churches of Moscow, as the Kremlin; its subway and streets, a spring carnival, the seaside resorts on the Black Sea, a trip down the Voga River, skiers, a troika racing along a snow-covered road, a helicopter view of the North Pole, an Antarctic whale hunt, the capture of a wild boar in the Moyun-Kum of Central Asia, a race by reindeer-drawn sleds, divers in the Sea of Okhotsk, battling an octopus, the capture of antelopes, rafting logs down the Tisza River, and the development of new towns in Siberia. Other scenes include a visit to the Moscow Circus, where the renowned clown Oleg Popov performs, the dancing of the Moiseyev and Piatnitsky companies, and excerpts from the repertoire of the Bolshoi Theater Ballet.
Self (archive footage)
Ken Murray narrates his 16mm home movies shot over 35 years in Hollywood.
Allen A. Dale
Музыкальный гангстерский фильм в стиле «ретро». Действие происходит в Чикаго во времена «сухого закона». Волею обстоятельств герой Фрэнка Синатры превращается в местную знаменитость...
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NBC's pioneering documentary series, produced by the David L. Wolper Production Company, in association with United Artists Television. Each 30-minute show concentrated on a Hollywood genre, film or legendary star. This series ran from September 30, 1963 until May 18, 1964, and many of its individual episodes were released into the home gauge market in shortened form. Certain episodes would focus on films being made at the time, notably Preminger's The Cardinal and Huston's Night of the Iguana.
Bob (Singer in Grocery Store)
A compilation of film clips of comedies from 1930's.
Himself
Bing celebrated the holidays by starring in his first color special, which aired on Christmas Eve. This time the show concluded with an extended holiday-themed segment featuring Bing and his guests, Mary Martin , Andre Previn and The United Nations Children’s Choir . Bing delivers a standout version of “ The Little Drummer Boy ” and performs “ White Christmas ” with Mary Martin. The other musical selections are dominated by two extended Crosby-Martin medleys, but there’s also a fine solo by Bing on “ I Left My Heart in San Francisco ” and the positively surreal production number, “ Doin’ the Bing ”. (A dance craze was not started.) This would be the last Crosby holiday show not devoted entirely to the Christmas theme.
Harry Turner
When Chester accidentally memorizes and destroys the only copy of a secret Russian formula for a new and improved rocket fuel, they are thrust into international intrigue, trying to stay alive while keeping the formula out of enemy hands.
Self
Guests: Bob Hope, Marion Ryan, Dave King, Terry-Thomas, Shirley Bassey. Filmed on location in London, where Bing was filming Road to Hong Kong. Bing wanders the streets of London encountering his guests, including Bob Hope (in drag).
Himself
Документальная лента, рассказывающая о проведении XVII Летних Олимпийских игр в Риме в 1960 году. Это была Великая олимпиада для Италии, первые летние игры в стране. Более чем двухчасовой фильм рассказывает о событиях Игр и спортсменах, которые показали себя на соревнованиях. Лучшими спортсменами были названы американская бегунья Вильма Рудольф по прозвищу «черная газель», получившая три золотые медали, советский тяжеловес Юрий Власов, эфиопский марафонец Абебе Бикила, который бежал марафон босиком, и Ливио Берутти — итальянский бегун, поставивший мировой рекорд в беге на 200 метров.
Bing Crosby
Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.
Harvey Howard
51-летний богатый ресторатор и вдовец Гарви Говард преподносит своей семье неожиданный сюрприз – решает получить высшее образование. Взрослые дочь и сын – в шоке, но отец непреклонен. Отлично сдав экзамены в институт, он селится в общежитии и с головой погружается в учебу. А вскоре попадает в тройку лучших студентов и завоевывает искреннее уважение сокурсников. К тому же, у него завязываются романтические отношения с преподавателем французской литературы профессором Элен Готье
Himself
Миллиардер Жан-Марк Клеман — потомственный бизнесмен и привлекательный мужчина. Он умеет делать деньги и очень любит женщин. Жан-Марк привык блистать в обществе и считает, что для него нет ничего невозможного. Получив шокирующее известие о том, что он — «гений бизнеса» — станет объектом насмешек в юмористическом спектакле, Клеман решает самостоятельно разобраться с проблемой и едет в театр. Там он встречает красавицу Аманду и влюбляется в нее. Чтобы добиться расположения гордой девушки, миллиардер вынужден скрывать свое имя, выдавая себя за бедного актера — исполнителя роли Клемана в спектакле. Закручивается великолепная интрига, в центре которой оказывается герой, который должен играть самого себя. Серьезному бизнесмену нужно научиться быть смешным, и это оказывается для него большим испытанием. Но для Клемана ведь «нет ничего невозможного». Особенно теперь, когда в сердце миллиардера-плейбоя впервые проникла настоящая, большая любовь.
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Compilation of comedy sketches from the comedy kings Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Danny Kaye & Bing Crosby.
The first Timex Show from Frank Sinatra with friends Dean Martin, Bing Crosby and others.
Father Conroy
Father Conroy has a parish which serves the acting and performance community. When one of his parishioners gets too sick to work, his daughter Holly finds a job working for a dance club of questionable character, which is run by Tony Vincent. Vincent never made the big time, and Father Conroy tries to look after Holly.
Bing (uncredited)
Боб Хоуп играет страхового агента 19-го века, чьи неудачные продажи заставляют его босса отправить его подальше на Запад, где он (предположительно) не принесет большого вреда. Не тут-то было: Хоупу удается продать полис страхования жизни на 100 тысяч долларов - преступнику Джесси Джеймсу (Уэнделл Кори), ничего хуже с точки зрения риска и придумать нельзя! В своих попытках заполучить полис обратно Хоуп обнаруживает, что его приняли за Джесси, - это входит в план Джесси, согласно которому Хоуп должен быть убит, а он сможет получить страховые деньги. Однако с помощью прелестной Ронды Флемминг (довольно добродетельной выгодоприобретательницы по полису Джесси), Хоуп приобретает репутацию виртуозного стрелка. В неминуемой перестрелке с бандой Джеймса Хоупу помогают несколько знаменитых "вестернцев": Гэри Купер, Рой Роджерс, Джин Отри, Джеймс "Мэверик" Гарнер и даже Тонто (Джей Силверхилз).
Self
Two of the biggest musical celebrities of the 20th century come together with Christmas songs old and new in this classic holiday special from 1957.
Self
Earl Carleton
Bitter over their divorce, a wealthy businessman (Bing Crosby in a rare non-singing, unsympathetic role) prevents his ex-wife from seeing their child. She then takes him to custody court, and a judge tries to determine what will be best for the child.
C. K. Dexter-Haven
Светская дама Трейси Лорд собралась замуж во второй раз, ее бывший муж с помощью сочувствующего журналиста за 48 часов должен убедить ее в том, что она все еще его любит.
Bill Benson
Билл Бенсон и Тэд Адамс должны выступить совместно в большом Бродвейском шоу. Для подготовки своих номеров они отправляются в Париж, где каждый из них в тайне от другого ищет партнершу для номера и, конечно же, находит. Билл блондинку — американку Патси Блэр, а Тэд брюнетку — француженку Габи Дюваль. Обе девушки великолепно танцуют и поют, и каждая из них может стать именно той звездой, которую полюбит вся Америка, но роль солистки только одна. Каждый из парней в тайне от другого приглашает свою претендентку на главную роль на борт трансконтинентального лайнера, который доставит их из Европы в Америку…
Executive Producer
High Tor is a 1936 play by Maxwell Anderson. Twenty years after the original production, Anderson adapted it into a television musical with Arthur Schwartz. Anderson first considered a musical adaptation of High Tor for television in 1949. He and John Monks Jr. adapted the play as a made-for-television musical fantasy in 1955, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Anderson. High Tor was filmed in November 1955 by Desilu Productions at the RKO-Pathé Studio and broadcast March 10, 1956 on the CBS television network, as a 90-minute episode of the series Ford Star Jubilee. Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson, Hans Conreid, and Keenan Wynn starred in the film, produced by Arthur Schwartz, and directed by James Neilson.
Van Van Dorn
High Tor is a 1936 play by Maxwell Anderson. Twenty years after the original production, Anderson adapted it into a television musical with Arthur Schwartz. Anderson first considered a musical adaptation of High Tor for television in 1949. He and John Monks Jr. adapted the play as a made-for-television musical fantasy in 1955, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Anderson. High Tor was filmed in November 1955 by Desilu Productions at the RKO-Pathé Studio and broadcast March 10, 1956 on the CBS television network, as a 90-minute episode of the series Ford Star Jubilee. Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Nancy Olson, Hans Conreid, and Keenan Wynn starred in the film, produced by Arthur Schwartz, and directed by James Neilson.
Influential Man
Short promotional film for a Saturday Evening Post sales convention.
Frank Elgin
В прошлом актеру Фрэнку Элджину выпадает шанс сыграть в новом мюзикле, однако его алкогольная зависимость может помешать ему восстановить карьеру. Режиссер постановки винит во всех проблемах Фрэнка его жену — Джорджи…
Bob Wallace
После окончания Второй мировой войны два бывших призывника Боб Уоллас и Фил Дэвис объединяют свои таланты, чтобы стать лучшим поющим танцевальным дуэтом в Америке. Концерты следуют один за другим, парни становятся все популярней, и гастрольный график расписан на много дней вперед. Однажды они знакомятся с женским дуэтом сестер Бетти и Джуди, и это знакомство приведет молодых людей к идее создать квартет и выступить в рождественский сочельник с концертом в поддержку дома отдыха для лыжников, которым управляет их бывший командир ― отставной генерал Уоверлай.
Bill Wainright
По одноименному рассказу Маргариты Ласки о поисках отцом своего маленького сына, потерянного во время войны.
Skeleton (uncredited)
A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...
George Cochran
Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie with each other for the favours of Princess Lala. The hazardous dive produces a chest of priceless jewels which arouses the less romantic interest of some shady locals.
Bing Crosby (archive footage) (uncredited)
Wally Hogan has things going his way. He is the manager-trainer of Bullet Bradley, a fighter who has just won the lightweight championship. However, life suddenly takes a not-so-happy turn when Bullet gets drafted.
Jordan Blake
Вдовец Джордан Блейк — успешный бродвейский продюсер, который всегда был слишком занят работой, а не своими детьми, 13-летней Барбарой и 18-летним Джерри. Его подруга Каролина, звезда музыкальных комедий, убеждает Джордана взять детей с собой в отпуск и побыть с ними поближе, пока они совсем не выросли, чтобы не стало уже слишком поздно.
Driver (uncredited)
Peter Potter Jr. returns to claim his father's gold, which is nowhere to be found.
Spectator (uncredited)
Фильм рассказывает о самом гигантском передвижном цирковом шоу на планете, в котором участвовало одновременно более двух тысяч человек, актеров и ассистентов. Все грандиозное зрелище располагалось под огромным натяжным шатром одновременно на трех аренах и вмещало тысячи зрителей. Небывалое количество диких животных, декораций и технических средств перевозилось по всей Америке специальными железнодорожными составами. В фильме всем этим огромным коллективом управляет один человек — крепкий и решительный парень Брэд Брейден. Чтобы гарантировать хорошие сборы, он нанимает акробата на трапеции Себастьяна, отдав ему главную роль в шоу, вместо акробатки Холли. С этой минуты между ними начинается соревнование за звание лучшего акробата под куполом гигантского цирка.
Himself (uncredited)
The short-tempered manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates mends his ways in return for a little divine assistance.
Peter 'Pete' Garvey
Питер Гарвей - парижский корреспондент газеты Бостонский Утренний Экспресс, пишущий еженедельную колонку о детях - военных сиротах. Его рабочий кабинет находится в приюте, где он постоянно окружен французскими детьми, ждущими усыновления. Неожиданно раздаётся телефонный звонок главного редактора Джорджа Дегнан, который требует, чтобы Питер отправился на «дальний восток» для ведения репортажей из «горячей точки». Но у героя иные планы. Он решает вернуться в Америку, потому что его невеста Эмми прислала звуковое письмо, в котором на высоких тонах объяснила что её терпению пришел конец, она хочет замуж, кочет иметь детей и если бы ситуация была бы мной, то их старший сын пошел бы в пятый класс. Собрав чемодан и получив право усыновления, Питер, взяв из приюта пятиклассника Бобби и дошкольницу Сюзи, вылетает в Штаты. Но его время упущено, Эмми уже собралась замуж за миллионера Уилбура Стэнли.
Paul Merrick
A golf-crazy songwriter tries to avoid the long, solitary hours of concentration needed to produce a hit musical. His producer and his secretary conspire to get him back on track.
Self (uncredited)
This short film takes a look at the off-screen personas of screen actors.
Dan Brooks
A horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race.
Self
Comedian Jack Benny has his butler, Rochester, call several of his celebrity friends over to the house. Benny introduces them to a Catholic priest, who speaks to them about doing a film for a group called the Christophers. The Christophers are an organization that wants to use different mediums such radio, TV, and film to inspire young people to change the world for the better by pursuing careers in public service like teaching and government work. The priest gives the celebrities a history lesson about the founding of the U.S. and God's role in it, and he asks for their help.
Narrator
Washington Irving's tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman is brought to life, narrated by Bing Crosby.
Narrator (segment "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow")
Это сказка о настоящей дружбе, о необыкновенных и очень опасных приключениях веселого лягушонка и его друзей, находчивость и смекалка которых помогают ему в самую трудную минуту. В деревушке под названием Сонная Лощина поселяется необычный человек по имени Икабод Крэйн. Как-то раз ему рассказывают легенду о таинственном всаднике без головы, который обезглавливает свои жертвы…
Joe Mulqueen
A singing insurance investigator comes to Ireland to recover the stolen Blarney Stone...and romance the local policeman's daughter.
Himself (voice) (uncredited)
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't what it used to be. This time Jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa. When he finally collapses from exhaustion it takes young, pretty nurse Ellen Clark to show him there's more to life than "just rushing around".
archive footage
This film is a compilation, with narration by Steve Allen, of comedies from the old Mack Sennett silent studio. Sennett, himself, appears in a cameo at the end of the film.
Hank Martin
Дело было в начале двадцатого века — жил, не тужил в штате Коннектикут, на американском континенте простой и не амбициозный кузнец по имени Хэнк Мартин, трудился себе спокойно в собственной мастерской, да заодно изучал устройство сногсшибательной новинки автомобиля. И вот как-то он очень торопился и выехал из дома на лошадке в жуткую грозу. Скакал он быстро, поторапливал кобылку, но тут ударила молния, наш герой упал, потерял сознание. Очнулся и…
Virgil Smith
Путешествующий по Европе продавец фонографов американец Вирджил Смит вместе со своей смешной собакой по кличке Блич оказывается в Австрии. В целях рекламы и для увеличения продаж, он хочет предложить фонограф Францу Джозефу - императору Австрии. Дворцовая стража арестовывает героя, принимая чудо-прибор за бомбу. После обычных недоразумений все встает на свои места, и Смит знакомится с графиней Джоанной Августой, которая производит на него неизгладимое впечатление. Бизнесмен начинает настойчиво ухаживать за графиней, а его пес Блич за королевским пуделем. Но отношений между графиней и обычным американским гражданином не может существовать в Австрии, по мнению Императора, однако у американца на это свой взгляд.
Scat Sweeney
Два друга-авантюриста Скат и Хотлипс после долгих скитаний по Америке решают отправиться в Рио. На корабле они знакомятся с милой несчастной девушкой, невестой перфекта Бриджпорта. Она не любит своего жениха, но что-то необъяснимое мешает ей отказаться от свадьбы. Друзья решают помочь Люсии, еще не зная, какие опасные приключения ждут их. Шутки Хотлипса и Ската не оставят никого равнодушным, а музыкальная обработка картины даст фору любому современному фильму. И, конечно же, все кончится хорошо, ведь вопреки своей любви к деньгам, в этот раз друзья действуют от чистого сердца.
Bing Crosby
Dozens of star and character-actor cameos and a message about the Variety Club (a show-business charity) are woven into a framework about two hopeful young ladies who come to Hollywood, exchange identities, and cause comic confusion (with slapstick interludes) throughout the Paramount studio.
Himself
Exploitation film-maker Bud Pollard appears on screen to tell us of Bing Crosby's rise to fame, using scenes from four early Crosby shorts to illustrate his fictional biography.
Dr. James 'Jim' Pearson
Crusty Dr. McRory of Fallbridge, Maine, hires his vacation replacement sight unseen. Alas, he and young singing Doctor Jim Pearson don't hit it off; but once he meets teacher Trudy Mason, Pearson is delighted to stay. The locals, taking their cue from McRory, cold-shoulder Pearson, especially Trudy's stuffy fiancé. But then, guess who needs an emergency appendectomy?
Harry (uncredited)
Baby photographer Ronnie Jackson, on death row in San Quentin, tells reporters how he got there: taking care of his private-eye neighbor's office, Ronnie is asked by the irresistible Baroness Montay to find the missing Baron. There follow confusing but sinister doings in a gloomy mansion and a private sanatorium, with every plot twist a parody of thriller cliches.
Executive Producer
Cultures clash when a Jewish boy wants to marry an Irish girl.
Johnny Adams
«Сорок две песни и 30 эстрадных номеров стянутых вместе кинолентой», - так отзывалась критика об этой картине.
Father Chuck O'Malley
Отец О`Молли назначен новым священником в церковь Святой Марии и настоятелем в церковно-приходскую школу при храме, местные жители рассказали ему, что его предшественника монахини довели до того, что тот заболел и лег в больницу. Отец О`Молли знакомится с управляющей школой Сестрой Бенедикт, очень милой молодой женщиной, самозабвенно любящей детей и желающей восстановить уже сильно обветшавшую школу. Ее мечта, чтобы богатый прижимистый пожилой джентльмен, к сожалению, очень не любящий детей, пожертвовал деньги на строительство школы и прекратил свои намерения по захвату территории церкви с целью создания парковки для машин. Отец О`Молли начинает помогать новой знакомой в спасении школы и это у них получается и возможно даже, герои полюбили друг друга, но к сожалению они должны расстаться, у сестры Бенедикт ранняя стадия туберкулеза…
Bing Crosby sings that "We've Got Another Bond to Buy".
Duke Johnson
Два исполнителя музыкальных номеров решают отправиться на Аляску с целью, как вы понимаете, сделать состояние. Во время путешествия на корабле они находят карту указывающую путь к золоту, которую потеряли два головореза, МакГурк и Сперрай. Они, в свою очередь, украли карту у законной наследницы её составителя. Замаскировавшись под головорезов, артисты отправляются на поиски золота, а настоящие бандиты идут по их следу...
Bing Crosby
A girl is desperate to get to Washington D.C. to be with her lonesome brother, a wounded G.I. She persuades Bing Crosby to let her join his caravan.
Bing Crosby
The staff of a record factory drown their sorrows at Duffy's Tavern, while the company owner faces threats of bankruptcy.
Herbie Fenton (singing voice)
After struggling to become a success, Betty Miller and her all-girl orchestra finally hit pay dirt when crooner Herbie Fenton comes on board. Problems arise when Betty and her girls try to find backers to invest in Herbie and they sell 125 percent of him.
Self
WWII U.S. Navy training film MN-5075a that addresses the end of the war. Bob Hope and Bing Crosby try to convince sailors not to desert but to wait for their government benefits and honorable discharge.
Executive Producer
Portrait of legendary fighter John L. Sullivan, aka "The Boston Strong Boy", and his meteoric rise to become the first gloved World Heavyweight Champion. But the famed boxer is no match for the two women with holds on him, love struck actress Kathy Harkness and the real love of his life, beautiful but unyielding Anne Livingstone.
Self
Inspirational documentary short film featuring Hollywood stars promoting the sales of War Bonds through songs and skits.
Johnny Cabot
Show business twin sisters Rosemary and Susie, one serious and the other a scatterbrain, join the WAVES and both fall in love with crooner Johnny Cabot.
Margaret's Sweetheart (uncredited)
На одном и том же фрегате Британского Королевского флота плыли неудачливый бродячий актер Сильвестр (Боб Хоуп) и скрывавшаяся от своей королевской семьи принцесса Маргарет, но ужасный пират по кличке Хук, имеющий вместо руки металлический крюк, захватывает корабль и требует у королевской семьи выкуп за принцессу. Между тем, переодетый в цыганку Сильвестр, демонстрируя тупость, трусость и плоское чувство юмора, но все-таки, устраивает побег с пиратского парусника и спасает принцессу, надеясь на ее взаимное чувство к нему.
Himself
Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place. Edited down from The Shining Future (1944).
Father Chuck O'Malley
Отец Фитзджиббон, пожилой священник округа. Он отслужил в старом районе города уже 45 лет, но его церковь бедна, плохо отапливается и имеет долги за аренду земли. Для поправки дел прихода к нему направлен молодой священник Чак О`Молли.
Self
Documentary short film intended to drum up support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It shows a happy family in the future of 1960 enjoying the prosperity and advantages made possible by the successful prosecution of the war, and how the sacrifices of 1944 have made the world a better place.
Daniel Decatur Emmett
A young songwriter leaves his Kentucky home to try to make it in New Orleans. Eventually he winds up in New York, where he sells his songs to a music publisher, but refuses to sell his most treasured composition: "Dixie." The film is based on the life of Daniel Decatur Emmett, who wrote the classic song "Dixie."
Self
A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
Music Box (voice) (uncredited)
Bumbling reporter Robert Kittredge has been fired after bungling his latest assignment. His career isn't all he's botched up: his girlfriend Chris is tired of waiting for him to marry her. When he gets a hot tip on some Nazi spies operating in Washington, D.C., he convinces Chris to help him break the story so he can get his job back. The pair soon find themselves in several awkward predicaments as they track the criminals down in a night club, a burlesque show, and face a final showdown at a beauty salon.
Jeff Peters
Оставшиеся в живых после кораблекрушения безбилетные пассажиры Джефф и Орвайл попадают на северо-африканское побережье и скачут на верблюдах через пустыню в Морокко. В надежде купить еду, Джефф продает Орвайл в рабство, но владелицей Орвайла оказывается принцесса Шалмар, которая освобождает его и становится его женой. Но не бескорыстно...
Music
Auroratone films were produced by the Auroratone Foundation of America Inc. in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The films showed crystal-like abstract color patterns that changed and blended with each other. The patterns were produced by using crystallizing chemicals and polarized light, which were then synchronized to a variety of recorded musical tracks. The process was developed by English psychologist and scientist Cecil Stokes, who was the founder and technical director of the company. Stokes was issued patent 2292172 on August 4, 1942, for "Process and Apparatus for Producing Musical Rhythm in Color". (Provided by Wikipedia)
Jim Hardy
Мюзикл,о певце и танцоре Джиме Харди, который оставляет шоу-бизнес, чтобы стать фермером-джентльменом в Новой Англии. Однако фермерская жизнь оказывается для него слишком трудной и обыденной, и, пытаясь «убить двух зайцев», герой превращает свою ферму в загородный развлекательный клуб, широко открывающий двери в дни национальных праздников и торжеств.
Man Outside Union Hall (uncredited)
Ларри Хейнс - посредственный артист водевилей - садится в поезд, направляющийся в Лос-Анджелес. Голливуд ждёт его с распростертыми объятиями? Не совсем. Контракт подписан с партнёром Ларри, катающимся на роликовых коньках пингвином Перси! Но, как говорит пословица: «Тень славы лучше, чем отсутствие славы вообще!» И вот в поезде Ларри встречает женщину. И к тому же блондинку. И британского агента в придачу! И даже умудряется помочь ей перехитрить немецких шпионов и выполнить важное секретное задание...
Bing Crosby
Уильям Уэбстер, бывшая звезда вестернов, известный как "Бронко Билли", с возрастом был вынужден оставить карьеру актера и пойти работать вахтером на киностудии Paramount Pictures. Тем не менее, он сказал своему сыну Джонни, который служит на флоте, что является исполнительным вице-президентом студии, ответственным за кинопроизводство. Когда Джонни во время очередного увольнения на берег вместе со своими друзьями-моряками прибывает в Голливуд, Вебстер, не желая, чтобы сын узнал правду, решает разыграть перед ним небольшой «спектакль».
Jeff Lambert
Новый Орлеан конец девятнадцатого века. Джеф Ламберт – белый мальчик из приличной семьи учится играть на кларнете классические мелодии, но парнишке это занятие мало интересно, ведь на улицах города звучит настоящий негритянский джаз и он старается подражать и подыграть уличным музыкантам. За такое своевольное отношение к музыке он неоднократно наказан сердитым отцом. Пройдут годы и Джеф (Бинг Кросби) создает собственный джазовый оркестр «Original Dixieland Jazz Band», который будет первым и одним из лучших музыкальных коллективов страны и приведет героя к славе и популярности. Один из самых знаменитых фильмов с участием Бинга Кросби – певца и актера, любимца Америки, снявшегося в 58 картинах. Бинг Кросби — исторически значимая фигура в популярной музыке и музыкальном кинематографе США.
Chuck Reardon
Stranded in Africa, Chuck and his pal Fearless have comic versions of jungle adventures, featuring two attractive con-women.
Bob Sommers
Оливер Кортни — высокооплачиваемый автор музыки и слов ко многим шлягерам, тиражи его изданий растут с каждым днем, но на самом деле, но уже давно исписался и нанимает молодых авторов, которые пишут за него. В настоящее время он сотрудничает с Бобом Саммерсом, бедным музыкантом отшельником, который пишет весьма запоминающиеся мелодии. Для написания новых стихов он нанимает Черри Лэйн, симпатичную брюнетку, которая отправляется в загородную гостиницу, чтобы завершить очередной текст. Волей случая композитор и поэт встречаются, влюбляются и решают работать вместе под собственными именами, но издатели обвиняют их в копировании стиля Кортни....
Himself
A short-subject golf film at the fourth annual Bing Crosby Pro-Am at Rancho Santa Fe.
Buzz Blackwell
Construction worker Buzz Blackwell becomes the guardian of 12-year-old Pat Johnson after one of his buddies, her father, is killed. Buzz and Pat, along with their chum Axel Swensen, head to New York to look for the girl's uncle. The trio soon unexpectedly become owners of a tired restaurant.
Joshua 'Josh' Mallon V
Two playboys try to forget previous romances in Singapore - until they meet Dorothy Lamour...
Larry Earl
This is a film about the life of Gus Edwards, a well known vaudeville composer, entertainer, and producer.
Denny Martin
A man finds himself the father, by proxy, of a ten-month-old baby and becomes involved in the turbulent lives of the child's family.
'Lucky' Lawton
A Texas millionaire travels to Europe to meet his girlfriend, a European countess. He stops in a rustic mountain village and meets a beautiful peasant girl. He falls in love with her, then must decide if he wants her or the rich countess.
Joe Beebe
Of the singing Beebe brothers, young Mike just wants to be a kid; responsible Dave wants to work in his garage and marry Martha; but feckless Joe thinks his only road to success is through swapping and gambling. It seems the only thing all three can join in is their singing act, which Mike and Dave hate. Finally, all Joe's hopes are pinned on a race horse he's acquired swapping, but it's a bigger gamble than his family knows.
Himself
A group of stable hands is given a race horse when its owner retires from the business. They raise money to run the horse in the Hollywood Derby at Santa Anita race track. Many Hollywood personalities attend the event.
Dr. Bill Remsen
Доктор Билл Ремсен помогает прикрыть своего заболевшего друга-полицейского и отправляется вместо него поработать телохранителем эксцентричной богатой матроны миссис Лорелей Додж-Блоджетт. Вскоре Билл влюбляется в прекрасную племянницу леди. Когда пожилая женщина становится целью шайки воров, Биллу удаётся помешать их планам.
'Lefty' Boylan
Эксцентричный миллионер, меценат Аксель Кларк хотел доказать, что все люди, в основном, честные и хорошие. После смерти, согласно его воле, адвокаты разбрасывают в разных местах города 25 кошельков, в каждом из которых $ 100, и визитная карточка с телефонным номером и адресом адвокатов. Нашлось четыре порядочных человека, которые возвращают кошельки и неожиданно оказываются затянутыми, в своего рода, лотерею. Завещание гласило — первый человек, который сможет честным путем удвоить выданную сумму в размере $ 5 000 в течение одного месяца, унаследуют все имущество Кларка. В противном случае, все имущество пойдет жадному брату Кларка, который полон решимости сорвать этот план.
Tony Marvin
Тони Марвин и его приятель. Им предписали составить эскорт победительнице конкурса красоты и ее подружке на экскурсии по островам, чтобы представить их во всей красе и склонить к участию в рекламной компании ананасов. К сожалению, неразбериха приводит к тому, что…
Larry Poole
Larry Poole, in prison on a false charge, promises an inmate that when he gets out he will look up and help out a family. The family turns out to be a young girl, Patsy Smith, and her elderly grandfather who need lots of help. This delays Larry from following his dream and going to Venice and becoming a gondolier. Instead, he becomes a street singer and, while singing in the street, meets a pretty welfare worker, Susan Sprague. She takes a dim view of Patsy's welfare under the guardianship of Larry and her grandfather and starts proceedings to have Patsy placed in an orphanage.
Jeff Larabee
Cowboy Jeff Larabee returns from the east and meets Doris Halloway, a young girl, that he regards as a vagabond, till he learns that she's the owner of the farm where he works. He tries to win her heart, but without success, until she is endangered by gangsters
Billy Crocker
A young man falls in love with a beautiful blonde. When he sees her being forced onto a luxury liner, he decides to follow and rescue her. However, he discovers that she is an English heiress who ran away from home and is now being returned to England. He also discovers that his boss is on the ship. To avoid discovery, he disguises himself as the gangster accomplice of a minister, who is actually a gangster on the run from the law.
Bing
The wisp of a storyline involves two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller, who doubles as the station's sole announcer while his comic partner Smiley serves as the house crooner. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device which can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.
Gilbert Gordon
A songwriter has to come up with a full-length theatrical piece within a few days.
Tom Grayson
A young pacifist after refusing on principle to defend her sweetheart's honor and being banished in disgrace, joins a riverboat troupe as a singer, acquires a reputation as a crackshot after a saloon brawl in which the villain of the piece accidentally kills himself with his own gun, falls in love with his former fianceé's sister and finally bullies an apprehensive family into accepting him.
J. Paul Jones
A rich and famous singer disguises himself as a waiter in order to be near the woman he loves, a European princess.
Himself
Several members of MGM's 'galaxy of stars' attend an evening of music and a fashion show.
Paul Lawton
Танцовщица кабаре, Кёрли Флэгг, становится свидетельницей убийства и вынуждена скрываться от гангстеров в Принстоне. Девушка находит приют в общежитии колледжа. Она одевается в мужскую одежду, делает подходящую прическу и выдает себя за юношу-студента. Кёрли находит верных товарищей в лице студентов Пола и Базза. Они укрывают беглянку. Но, вскоре, в Принстоне появляются гангстеры, которые вышли на след Кёрли. Также приезжают разгневанная невеста Пола, отец Базза, работающий на киностудии, и дочь декана, у которой свои вопросы к происходящему...
Stephen Jones
Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific when it hits a reef and sinks. She makes her way to an island with the help of singing sailor Stephen Jones. Her friend Edith, Uncle Hubert, and Princes Michael and Alexander make it to the same island but all prove to be useless in the art of survival. The sailor is the only one with the practical knowhow to survive but Doris and the others snub his leadership offer. That is until he starts a clam bake and wafts the fumes in their starving faces. The group gradually gives into his leadership, the only question now is if Doris will give into his charms.
Self
Songwriter Mack Gordon introduces flagpole sitter Shipwreck Kelly, who hoists some girls aloft with him and shows them sights around Hollywood.
Bill 'Billy' Williams
The film tells the story of Sylvia, a French teacher at an all-girl school, who wants to find love. When she hears Bill Williams on the radio, she decides to go visit and thank him. However, difficult problems lay ahead when Lili gets in the way.
Howard Jones
Two dueling suitors vie for the heart of the town’s beautiful music teacher. Features Songs: “Please”, “You’re Getting To be A Habit With Me” and “I Don’t Stand A Ghost of a Chance”.
Eddie Bronson
A singer is involved with two women in his life, one a "good" girl and one a "bad" one."
Professor Frederick Danvers
A college professor and the school's star football player are both rivals for the same beautiful coed.
Bing
After singing over the radio, Bing Crosby transmits a signal to elope to his sweeheart Helen; but her father is listening too. Undaunted, Bing tries, tries again.
Bing Hornsby
The top brass at a radio station believe their popular new star singer is paying more attention to his love life than to his career.
Self
A short featuring many stars
Self (uncredited)
Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers.
Bing
Bing and a buddy drive to the college town where Bing's penpal, a billboard model, goes to school. Little does he know he's being pranked by one of her male classmates.
Bing Fawcett (Plumber)
A 2 reel short directed by Mack Sennett and starring Bing Crosby.
Bing Bangs
Bing Bangs (Crosby) is a salesman for "Magic" washing machines and his demonstration of the machine at the beginning of the film results in disaster. Crosby later gains a transfer from Hoboken to California and he drives his wife Ethel and her Uncle Joe (who dislikes Bing) in an open car on the journey having many adventures en route. Uncle Joe presses Ethel to divorce Bing and marry a more desirable suitor called Percy Howard. Ethel, Joe and Percy are dining in a California night club when the announcer refers to the sponsor, the Magic Washing Machine Company and introduces their singer. It is Crosby and he sings "Just One More Chance" and he and Ethel reunite.
Bing Crosby
A short musical comedic romance starring Bing Crosby as ... Bing Crosby. This 2 reel short was directed by Mack Sennett.
Bing Crosby / Jack Smith
Starring Bing Crosby as himself in a short comedy/romance telling a tale of mistaken identity. Two-reeler; directed by Mack Sennett
Bing
A young college student gets pregnant by the man she loves, but circumstances prevent their marrying, so she marries a classmate she doesn't love. Soon, however, her lover returns, and she finds herself in a dilemma as to who to choose.
Bing
Wall Street wizard, Larry Day, new to the ways of love, is coached by his valet. He follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails, laced with a "love potion," work their magic. He then loses his fortune in the market crash and feels he has also lost his girl.
Self
Unfinished pre-Code era film consisting of three sections with past performers from the stage and the vaudeville circuit, then-present-day performers and up-and-coming performers. Musical excerpts were later used in Broadway to Hollywood (1933), Nertsery Rhymes (1933), and Roast-Beef and Movies (1934). "The Lock Step" was later used in That's Entertainment! III (1994)
Bing (as The Rhythm Boys)
This short subject was done by Paul Whiteman's Rhythm boys shortly after they finished The King of Jazz where lead singer Bing Crosby made his motion picture debut. Shortly afterwards the trio broke up and Bing went solo and the rest was history. When a well-liked tailor is about to lose his story his daughter and a young singing group try to save it.
Trio Singer (as The Rhythm Boys)
Фильм провозгласил новую эру в звуковом и цветном развлекательном кинематографе, создав богатую насыщенную палитру мелодичных звуков и фантастического смешения красок. Этот фильм - гимн американской популярной музыки под названием ДЖАЗ. Жанр фильма - музыкальное ревю, в котором чередуются музыкальные номера, короткие комедийные эскизы-скетчи и два анимационных фрагмента. Все вместе они представлены в виде отдельных страниц, объединённых в альбом Пола Уайтмэна.
The silky-smooth crooner who could sing both pop and jazz performs some of his timeless hits in a rare live concert.
