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Love in Jamaica (1957)
, 1h36Directed by André Berthomieu, Jean-Pierre Desagnat
Origin France
Genres Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Luis Mariano, Paquita Rico, Jane Sourza, Gisèle Robert, Fernand Sardou, Darry Cowl
Manoel Martinez, planteur de la Jamaïque en vacances à Paris, tombe amoureux de la superbe Olivia de Montana. Il se bat pour sa bien aimée afin de faire triompher sa passion.
A Mighty Wind (2003)
, 1h31Directed by Christopher Guest
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Musical films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Bob Balaban, Catherine O'Hara, Ed Begley Jr., Michael McKean, Larry Miller, Harry Shearer
The film is structured as mockumentary about a memorial concert for (fictional) folk music producer Irving Steinbloom. Upon his death, his children organize a concert, which they hope to feature his three most famous acts: The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singers, and Mitch & Mickey.
A Million Bid (1927)
, 1h10Directed by Michael Curtiz, Henry Blanke
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical theatre, Romance
Actors Dolores Costello, Warner Oland, Malcolm McGregor, Betty Blythe, William Demarest, Douglas Gerrard
Speedway (1968)
, 1h34Directed by Norman Taurog
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Musical theatre, Action, Adventure, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Transport films, Films about automobiles, Auto racing films, Musical films, Road movies
Actors Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby, Poncie Ponce, Gale Gordon, William Schallert
Steve Grayson (Elvis) is a generous NASCAR race car driver who feels compelled to bail friends and acquaintances out of financial hardship. However, Steve's manager Kenny Donford (Bill Bixby), a compulsive gambler, had been mismanaging Steve's winnings to support his gambling habits, landing Steve in deep trouble with the IRS for nonpayment of back taxes. This proves to be a problem for Steve in his efforts to continue racing competitively and support those who depend on his generosity.
A Soldier's Plaything (1930)
, 1h11Directed by Michael Curtiz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Comedy, Musical theatre, Romance
Actors Ben Lyon, Harry Langdon, Noah Beery Sr., Fred Kohler, Lee Moran, Frank Campeau
The story takes place towards the end of the first World War. Georgie Wilson is gambling with some friends. When one of them accuses him of cheating they get into a fight. When Wilson sees his opponent fall down the stairs he assumes he has died. He escapes with his friend, Tim, before the police arrive by joining a parade of men who are enlisting for the army. They end up joining together as Tim made his mind up that he wants to join the Army. They get into trouble with their captain on numerous occasions, leading him to punish them numerous times by making them stable cleaners. When they are stationed at the German town of Koblenz, Wilson meets and falls in love with Gretchen Rittner, daughter of an innkeeper. He is unable to propose marriage to her, however, with a murder charging hanging over his head. Eventually, the man he thought he murdered turns up and this allows Wilson to finally marry Gretchen.
A Swingin' Summer (1965)
, 1h20Directed by Robert Sparr
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Romance
Actors Raquel Welch, James Stacy, Lori Williams, Lili Kardell, Gary Lewis
A trio of college kids – all friends of each other – attempt to insure summer jobs for themselves by becoming concert promoters at a lakeside dance pavilion that is in danger of closing.
Care Bears: Big Wish Movie (2005)
, 1h15Directed by Mike Fallows
Origin Canada
Genres Fantastic, Comedy, Musical theatre, Fantasy, Musical, Animation
Themes Jeu, Musical films, Films about toys, Children's films
Actors Stephanie Beard, Robert Tinkler, Julie Lemieux, Linda Ballantyne, Susan Roman, Stephen Ouimette
This movie starts when, atop the roof of an observatory at their cloud-filled home of Care-a-lot, the Care Bears hear Wish Bear's story of how she (as a Cub) found her new friend, a wishing star named Twinkers. The Care Bears are touched by this tale, but are a bit worried when she uses Twinkers' inherent power to wish them all some popcorn. Cheer Bear raises concern that this may be a frivolous use of Twinkers' power. Wish Bear, however, assures everyone that she is a trained professional.
About Face (1952)
, 1h34Directed by Roy Del Ruth
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Gordon MacRae, Eddie Bracken, Dick Wesson, Dick Wesson, Virginia Gibson, Phyllis Kirk
The Girl Next Door (1953)
, 1h32Directed by Richard Sale
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes La bande dessinée, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Dan Dailey, June Haver, Dennis Day, Billy Gray, Cara Williams, Natalie Schafer
A popular performer, Jeannie Laird decides to buy her first house and celebrate with a big party. The guests' enjoyment is interfered with by the happenings at the home of the next door neighbor, Bill Carter.
Agneepath (2012)
, 2h54Directed by Karan Johar, Yash Johar
Genres Drama, Musical theatre, Action, Crime
Actors Hrithik Roshan, Rishi Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Priyanka Chopra, Om Puri, Katrina Kaif
In the island village of Mandwa, the school teacher Dinanath Chauhan (Chetan Pandit), highly respected by the villagers, tries to dissuade them from giving away their lands on lease to Kancha (Sanjay Dutt), the son of the village head who plans to start a drug mafia. Knowing this, Kancha decides to get rid of the school teacher. He ambushes and murders a young girl inside the school, framing Chauhan for the murder. With the support of the villagers, Kancha then kills Chauhan by hanging him to death from a tree which is witnessed by young Vijay Chauhan (Arish Bhiwandiwala), the son of the teacher. Vijay Chauhan along with his pregnant mother Suhasini Chauhan (Zarina Wahab) leave the village. Destitute, they find shelter in the city of Mumbai but Vijay harbours intentions to go back to Mandwa and kill Kancha. While in Mumbai, Vijay's mother delivers a baby girl named Shiksha. Vijay is attracted to Rauf Lala (Rishi Kapoor), a local girl-trafficker and importantly an enemy of Kancha and wants to get into his company. He earns his favour and joins his gang. Meanwhile, his mother along with his baby sister leave Vijay's side as he resorts to violence.
Peek-a-boo (1954)
, 1h30Directed by Jean Loubignac
Origin France
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Robert Dhéry, Louis de Funès, Colette Brosset, Jacqueline Maillan, Raymond Bussières, Rosine Luguet
Robert Dhéry, director of the theatre 'Folies-Méricourt' advertises his latest show entitled 'Ah! These beautiful Women. Police inspector, Michel Leboeuf, intrigued and alarmed bold posters, decides to investigate.
Ahista Ahista (1981)
Directed by Esmayeel Shroff
Genres Musical theatre, Romance
Actors Padmini Kolhapure, Shashikala, Aruna Irani, Nanda, Kunal Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor
This film is remake of famous Kannada film Gejje Pooje starring Kalpana. Courtesan Madame Subbalaxmi heads a household where men are not born, but are welcome. Women are not welcome, but their birth is. Subbalaxmi is thrilled when her protege, Sangeeta, gives birth to a baby girl, who they name Chandra. Shortly thereafter they relocate to a small community. Sangeeta wants Chandra to study, and she is allowed to do so. Chandra meets her neighbor, Kunal, and their family, and is welcomed by them. Problems arise when Kunal and Chandra fall in love, as neither Kunal's family, nor Chandra's courtesan family will permit this marriage.
Aida (1953)
, 1h35Directed by Clemente Fracassi
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on operas
Actors Sophia Loren, Lois Maxwell, Luciano Della Marra, Afro Poli
This is the desperate love story of an Ethiopian slave Aida (Sophia Loren) staying in the then capital of Egypt Memphis with the young Egyptian supreme commander Radames (Luciano). Aida’s mistress, Amneris (Lois Maxwell), the daughter of the pharaoh is too in love with Radames. Aida doesn’t know how to hide her love, and Amneris is jealous of her because of her beauty and simplicity.
Aladdin (1992)
, 1h27Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical, Animation, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about music and musicians, Films about birds, Films about apes, Mise en scène d'un tigre, Musical films, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Scott Weinger, Jonathan Freeman, Brad Kane, Linda Larkin, Frank Welker, Lea Salonga
Jafar, Grand Vizier to the Sultan of the fictional sultanate of Agrabah, attempts to retrieve a magical oil lamp containing a genie from the Cave of Wonders. He enlists a petty thief to enter the cave and retrieve it, whose attempt fails. Jafar and his parrot assistant, Iago, learn that only a "Diamond in the Rough" can enter the cave. Meanwhile, Jasmine, the Sultan's daughter, frustrated with her life in the palace, flees to Agrabah's marketplace. There she meets street rat Aladdin and his monkey pet, Abu, and the two begin to form a friendship. After Jafar orders Aladdin to be captured, Jasmine orders him to have him released but Jafar tricks her into thinking Aladdin was sentenced to death.
, 1h18Directed by Tad Stones
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about birds, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, John Rhys-Davies, Linda Larkin, Jerry Orbach, Gilbert Gottfried
People from near and far are arrive in Agrabah to celebrate the wedding of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. However, the Sultan cannot find Aladdin during the preparations—he has returned to his old hovel to recover a dagger, his only memento of his lost father, who had died in Aladdin's early childhood. Aladdin reveals to Genie that he is worried as to what kind of father he will be since his father was absent, but Genie reassures him and they head to the palace for the wedding. Meanwhile, unknown to the guests or guards, the legendary Forty Thieves and their leader, the King of Thieves, have sneaked into Agrabah to raid the wedding. The ceremony begins as planned and Aladdin and Jasmine are about to say their vows, but the Forty Thieves soon interrupt and steal treasures from all the guests. While Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and Genie fight off the thieves, Aladdin faces the King of Thieves, who is trying to steal a specific scepter from among the wedding gifts.