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Widely regarded as one of the best of the Road To series Bing and Bob play two song and dance men who are forced to leave Melbourne in rather a hurry in order to avoid various marriage proposals which have come their way and so sign on as deep sea divers working for a Balinese prince. Whilst he hopes that they will manage to locate a chest of lost treasure that lies at the bottom of a bay he omits the fact that it is guarded by a sea monster. Or that if they do manage to locate it
A Disney "classic" that actually is a classic, Dumbo should be part of your video collection whether or not you have children. The storytelling was never as lean as here, the songs rarely as haunting (or just plain weird), the characters rarely so well-defined. The film pits the "cold, cruel, heartless" world that can't accept abnormality against a plucky, and mute, hero. Jumbo Jr (Dumbo is a mean-spirited nickname) is ostracised from the circus pack shortly after his delivery by the stork because of his big ears. His mother sticks up for him and is shackled. He's jeered by children (an insightful scene has one boy poking fun at Dumbo's ears, even though the youngster's ears are also ungainly), used by the circus folk and demoted to appearing with the clowns. Only the decent Timothy Q. Mouse looks out for the little guy. Concerns about the un-PC "Jim Crow" crows, who mock Dumbo with the wonderful "When I See an Elephant Fly", should be moderated by remembering that the crows are the only social group in the film who act kindly to the little outcast. If you don't mist up during the "Baby Mine" scene, you should be legally pronounced dead. --Keith Simanton, Amazon.com
Drifting along on a prayer and a song. Legendary crooner Bing Crosby sings and dances his way though this charming and delightful story of a wanderer who drifts into the lives and hearts of the residents of the small town of Middletown New Jersey. Featuring music and lyrics by Johnny Burke and Arthur Johnston including the classics ""So Do I "" ""Pennies From Heaven"" (Academy Award nominee for Best Music/Song) ""Skeleton In the Closet"" and ""Lets Call A Heart A Heart.""
To avoid being charged with arson after burning down a circus Hot Lips Barton (Bob Hope) and Scat Sweeney (Bing Crosby) stow away on an ocean bound ship. Aboard the vessel the duo fall for Lucia Maria de Andrade (Dorothy Lamour) who is under the spell of her evil aunt (Gale Sondergaard) who has arranged a marriage for the young beauty. This film was in good hands since many of Hope's best collaborators worked on the picture. Director Norman Z. McLeod went on to direct Hope in four
Featuring the hit songs Small Fry and I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams. The three Beebe brothers are talented singers looking to make their way in the world. Responsible Dave (Fred MacMurray) wants to work in his garage and marry Martha; but his reckless older brother Joe (Bing Crosby) thinks the only way to success is through gambling, much to his loving mother's despair. Young Mike, in the meantime, idolizes Joe and wants to grow up to be just like him. Joe moves to California to seek his...
The Hopefuls: A group of Quakers are riding through Virginia City when they are accosted by local toughs. Adam and his friend Sam Bord come to their rescue and offer to escort them across the Ponderosa although Bord's motives are not quite so honourable. Denver McKee: Former lawman McKee is celebrating the return of his daughter Connie when he is asked to assist in the apprehension of an outlaw gang. Since McKee is involved with them this causes him something of a prob
Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn headline this suspenseful western which follows U.S. Marshal Matt Morgan (Douglas) on the trail of his wife's killer. Adding a dark twist to the tale-the suspect's father is Morgan's long-time friend, cattle baron Craig Beldon (Quinn). Morgan is determined to capture the killer and take him away by the 9:00 train, against all odds. Directed by John Sturges (Gunfight at the O.K. Corral), one of the greatest filmmakers of the Western genre.
Gigi: Scored by the talented team of Lerner and Lowe the movie features splendid musical numbers like Thank Heaven for Little Girls and I Remember It Well where a scruffy tomboy is transformed into a radiant high society beauty in this glorious musical! An American In Paris: Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) is an American G.I. who decides to stay in Paris after the Second World War. Keen to sample some of the city's legendary romantic lifestyle he becomes an art student and joins a colony of painters living in a Montmartre garret. Penniless and starving his pursuit of the experience of the great artists is fast becoming a little too realistic when he is discovered by wealthy heiress Milo Roberts (Nina Foch). She becomes his patron although Jerry soon realises that her interest in him doesn't end with his art! High Society: Beautiful aloof Newport heiress Tracy Lord (Kelly) is about to marry bland businessman George Kittredge (John Lund) but matters become complicated when her ex-husband C K Dexter-Haven (Crosby) moves to her neighbourhood determined to win back her hand. Things go from bad to worse for Tracy when journalist Mike Connor (Sinatra) arrives to cover the wedding for Spy Magazine. When Tracy is forced to choose between her suitors will she realise that safe doesn't always mean the best bet?
Bestselling recording artist and Oscar-winner Bing Crosby stars in this raucous musical alongside Betty Hutton (Annie Get Your Gun), whose dual performance as a pair of singing twins leaves plenty of room for confusion, hijinks, and hilarity. In the midst of the Second World War, nightclub singers Rosemary and Susie Allison one sedate and ladylike, the other brash and wild decide to enlist in the WAVES, a women's branch of the US Navy. While Susie, the crazier of the bunch, is reluctant to sign up, she soon grows thrilled at the prospect when heartthrob crooner Johnny Cabot (Crosby) joins the force. Susie soon finds a way to set up a double date with Johnny and his dopey Navy pal, Windy but when everyone comes together, the world-famous singer only has eyes for Rosemary. As Susie tries to scheme her way into Johnny's arms and the ever-serious Rosemary fends off his attempts at romance, Johnny has trouble telling who's who resulting in a top-notch comedy of errors. Featuring a famous rendition of Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive' and Crosby's knockout performance of That Old Black Magic', Here Come the Waves is a timeless, fun-filled musical that will leave you humming show tunes long after you've turned off the tube.
Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour star in the musical classic set around the time of the Civil War. Dan finds himself caught between his love for two women as he tries to turn his talent for song writing into a livelihood. In New Orleans he teams up with the accordion-playing huckster Mr Bones. Together they try to persuade the theatres to take them on without much luck. Eventually, a card game leads to a compromise and the local Opera House grudgingly allows them onstage. The rousing Dixie is...
A security guard at Paramount convinces his son that he is actually the head of the studio. When his son arrives in Hollywood he has to go to extreme lengths to maintain the charade culminating in his agreement to arrange a show for his son's navy buddies that includes a host of Paramount's top contract players.
Badge Without Honour: Deputy Marshall Gerald Eskith rides into town wanting to take Jason Blaine to San Francisco to testify against the Murdock gang. Adam has his suspicions about Eskith and decides to tag along. The Mill: Wheelchair-bound Tom Edwards blames Ben Cartwright for his condition and seeks solace in the bottle. To help him straighten his life out the Cartwrights build a mill on his land although Edwards' foreman questions their motives.
Ernest Hemingway's tragic wartime romance comes to vivid life in this classic 1932 film starring Oscar winners Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes. The cataclysm of WW1 sets the stage for an impassioned story of star-crossed love between a daring American ambulance driver (Cooper) and an English nurse (Hayes) in an army hospital. The tumult of war conspires to push the pair together and then wrench them apart in what becomes an ultimate test of love. Boasting beautiful cinematogrpahy and poe
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In Bing and Bong's Chills and Thrills, the furry duo return to explore more Tiny Planets. This time they learn all about different types of weather: you'll see them struggle against a strong wind; jump in puddles in the rain; and have all sorts of fun in the snow. The aliens discover lots of things across the small worlds they visit, taking them away from their favourite sofa. They are joined this time by Halley, who follows them about, giving a narration to the audience. Speaking of whom, the targeted ages are 3-6, but there's plenty for every age to enjoy. Episodes have been edited together to make for longer stories and running times. That also means more intense periods of your kids calling out for the cute "Locals" and nasty "Flockers". --Paul Tonks
Before nerds geeks and cyberpunks there was regular-guy Medfield College student Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell) who accidentally turns into a human computer through a shocking lab mishap. As the hype over his instant genius threatens to swell his head he becomes the centre of a winner-take-all tug-of-war between greedy college deans and dangerous gamblers which lands him in big trouble! The ""genius"" Dexter then learns a valuable lesson when the same friends he had earlier turned his
Bing and Bong's Tiny Planets is a pre-school show with genuine educational value as well as cute and cuddly characters. The Opportunity for this DVD is to focus on the 'exploration and discovery' aspects of the property by addressing topical issues. The theme of the DVD is all about exercise and and healthy eating.
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