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"Three Short Words" is a story about the emergence of a creative union: the poet Burt Calmar performed by the legend of world cinema - Fred Astaire and more
"Three Short Words" is a story about the emergence of a creative union: the poet Burt Calmar performed by the legend of world cinema - Fred Astaire and composer Harry Ruby (actor Red Skelton), who have become one of the most popular songwriters in the United States. Dancer and singer Burt Calmer unexpectedly gets a knee injury after another performance and is forced to stop his dance career at least temporarily. Then he decides to try his hand at the art of illusion. A beginner magician is given an assistant – Harry Ruby. After some time, their paths crossed again in the music publishing house and since then have not diverged. Their songs become hits, and their lives are full of human passions. close
An American nightclub singer in 1940's Singapore becomes a spy for America in an effort to get back at the invading Japanese army. Based on a true story.
An American nightclub singer in 1940's Singapore becomes a spy for America in an effort to get back at the invading Japanese army. Based on a true story. close
Produced in Italy in breathtaking Technicolor, this biographical story of Puccini (played by L'avventura's Gabriele Ferzetti) spans his creative life more
Produced in Italy in breathtaking Technicolor, this biographical story of Puccini (played by L'avventura's Gabriele Ferzetti) spans his creative life from early student days to the height of success, including his early flop Madama Butterfly and his incomplete Turandot. Along the way he encounters three women who change his life, including a sexy, beautiful singer (Two for the Road's Nadia Gray) whom he drops for a small town girl (Sirocco's Marta Toren), and a servant girl who commits suicide over him. Well-selected excerpts from Manon, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly and Turandot are featured along with other Puccini music, including the voice of Beniamino Gigli. Sets, costumes and production values are first class, all sumptuously filmed by Claude Renoir. close
Biographical film about the great Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828). During his life, he did not find recognition and achieved success only more
Biographical film about the great Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828). During his life, he did not find recognition and achieved success only by performing one of his compositions shortly before his death - he was then 31 years old. He died a year after Ludwig van Beethoven, whom he admired. His whole life was one great torment: sickness, poverty and unhappy love. Teresa, who also loved him, was categorically forbidden to marry this poor man. close
Doctor Jan Jansky successfully completes his studies. He wants to become a surgeon, but finds himself in Professor Kaffner's psychiatric clinic, where more
Doctor Jan Jansky successfully completes his studies. He wants to become a surgeon, but finds himself in Professor Kaffner's psychiatric clinic, where he and his colleague Kozder are trying to find a link between blood clotting and mental illness. Suddenly, it was discovered that human blood can be divided into four groups, which prevents blood clotting during transfusion. However, Janski’s discovery is met with bewilderment by the Czech medical community, which recognizes the scientist’s contribution to medical science only after his tragic death. close
Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows more
Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people. close
Young Olga Ahrendt almost succeeded in attempting suicide. She had thrown herself in front of a tram out of desperation about her miserable life, a desperation more
Young Olga Ahrendt almost succeeded in attempting suicide. She had thrown herself in front of a tram out of desperation about her miserable life, a desperation she shared with many in the post-war period. Fortunately, Privy Councillor Sauerbruch is at the scene of the incident, ordering her to be admitted to his clinic after a brief examination. Sauerbruch works both as a university lecturer and as a surgeon, a famous doctor who not only helps his patients physically but also gives them spiritual comfort. After he has taken Olga Ahrendt to his hospital, he discovers during an examination that her suicide attempt is due to a serious physical illness. He intensively takes care of her without forgetting about his other patients, to whom he can give a new will to live, even if only through a small story. And he will also treat Olga Ahrendt successfully... close
This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from being more
This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from being the leader of a trio to a solo vocalist, and his growing popularity with the record-buying public. Numbers include: "Sweet Lorraine," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and "Pretend." close
The story, which takes place in the reform era, centres around Mrs. Déry, a legendary actress, who, along with her fellow actors and actresses, travels more
The story, which takes place in the reform era, centres around Mrs. Déry, a legendary actress, who, along with her fellow actors and actresses, travels around the country to become the herald of the Hungarian language, performing in villages and towns up and down the land as strolling players, a woman who is not put off by the prospect of starvation and the dearth of a home to return to and security to live in. close
Film clips spanning the career of recently deceased actor-singer Jorge Negrete, with a small amount of documentary footage and some exclusive-to-here tributes.
Film clips spanning the career of recently deceased actor-singer Jorge Negrete, with a small amount of documentary footage and some exclusive-to-here tributes. close