Larry Adler

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Showbiz Goes to War
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Showbiz Goes to War

Dec 31, 1982

Showbiz Goes to War
1982 90 min 1 vues
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.
Documentary
St. Martin's Lane
7.2

St. Martin's Lane

Oct 18, 1938

St. Martin's Lane
1938 85 min 21 vues
On the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. Charles, who recites dramatic monologues, sees that a young pickpocket, Libby, also has a talent for dancing and adds her to his act. Harley, the theater patron who never knew Libby took his gold cigarette case, is impressed by Libby's dancing and invites her to bring Charles and the other buskers in his group to an after-the-play party. Libby comes alone. A theatrical career is launched.
Comedy
The Singing Marine
4

The Singing Marine

Jul 03, 1937

The Singing Marine
1937 105 min 3 vues
Bob Brent, a young Marine from Arkansas, impresses his comrades with his singing ability, and they pitch in to send him to New York to compete in an amateur contest. Success in the contest, however, sets him up for trouble in romance, in his career, and with the Corps.
Romance
Music for Millions
6

Music for Millions

Dec 18, 1944

Music for Millions
1944 117 min 5 vues
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
Comedy
Many Happy Returns
5.3

Many Happy Returns

Jun 08, 1934

Many Happy Returns
1934 64 min 3 vues
Gracie Allen assumes the "management" of the shop owned by her papa Horatio Allen, turning it into a radio station and then an aviary---with the usual Gracie Allen logic---while distracted Papa is trying to get younger daughter, beauty contest winner Florence, married before she can head to Hollywood and get into the movies.
Comedy
A Cry from the Streets
7.2

A Cry from the Streets

Aug 12, 1958

A Cry from the Streets
1958 99 min 6 vues
Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
Drama
Les Hellions
6.1

Les Hellions

Nov 27, 1961

Les Hellions
1961 80 min 4 vues
Bittersweet story about London's unwanted children and the good people trying to help them. Ann is a social worker, while Bill is an electrician whose contract with the local care home introduces him to the children and Ann. Events start to escalate out of control when a child takes possession of a loaded gun.
Adventure
Jumping for Joy
6.5

Jumping for Joy

Jan 01, 1956

Jumping for Joy
1956 75 min 2 vues
At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of crooks who's specialty is fixing the races with doped dogs.
Comedy
Great Performances
5.2

Great Performances

Nov 22, 2024

Great Performances
2024 min 16 vues
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Comedy