The Front Page, 1931
A film by Lewis Milestone
“The film, considered a screwball comedy, centers on a reporter, Hildebrand ‘Hildy’ Johnson (Pat O’Brien) and his editor (Adolphe Menjou), who hope to cash in on a big story involving an escaped accused murderer, Earl Williams (Stone) and hide him in a rolltop desk while everybody else tries to find him.” (Wikipedia.com)
Meet John Doe, 1941
A film by Frank Capra
“A man needing money agrees to impersonate a nonexistent person who said he’d be committing suicide as a protest, and a political movement begins.” (IMDB)
The Admiral was a Lady, 1950
A film by Roxbury Productions
“Four slacker G.I.’s — boxer Mike O’Halloran (Steve Brodie), interior decorator Eddie Hoff (Johnny Sands), cab driver Ollie Bonelli (Richard Erdman) and ex-employment counselor Jimmy Stevens (Edmond O’Brien) — return from World War II and avoid jobs in order to stay on the dole. At the unemployment office, they meet the gorgeous WAVE officer Jean Madison (Wanda Hendrix), and all promptly fall in love with her. The men then forget about their friendships as they vie for Jean’s affections.” (IMDB)
Jack and the Beanstalk, starring Abbott and Costello, 1952
A film by Jean Yarborough
A funny, slapstick musical retelling of the classic fairytale starring the popular comedy team Abbott and Costello. (Browse our Movie Archive)
Baby Huey: Quack-A-Doodle-Doo, 1950
A film by Famous Studios
“Baby Huey is disliked by all the other ducklings because of his large size and super strength. His strength has caused problems in the past, but ends up saving the day when a fox comes around looking for something to eat.” (The Public Domain Movie Database)
Africa Screams, 1949
A film by Charles Barton
“Abbott & Costello search for diamonds in Africa, along the way meeting a visually-impaired gunner, a hungry lion, and a tribe of cannibals.” (IMDB)
Eternally Yours, 1939
A film by Tay Garnett
A stage magician has trouble with his wife when she thinks his act is taking precedence over their relationship. (Browse our Movie Archive)
The Bashful Bachelor, 1942
A film by Malcolm St. Clair
Based on their radio program, Lum and Abner’s hapless antics at a general store get them into trouble. A race horse, a lovely lady, a widow and a threatening Sherif all cross their paths in this innocent comedy.
It’s A Joke, Son, 1947
A film by Benjamin Stoloff
A light-hearted, election-year political farce featuring Senator Beauregard Claghorn, the blustery southern windbag, (a recurring radio character) and inspiration for the cartoon character Foghorn Leghorn.
Woody Woodpecker in Pantry Panic, 1941
A film by Walter Lantz
Despite a warning from the groundhog, Woody decides to skip flying south for the winter, but faces hardship and almost starves. How does this clever and resourceful bird survive?
