You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1959-60, Part 2 nicoley132 2009-06-13 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part two of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1959-1960.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1960-61, Part 2 nicoley132 2014-08-02 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part two of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1960-1961.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1960-61, Part 1 nicoley132 2014-08-02 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part one of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1960-1961.
Gary Cooper Performs Bird Dog on the Jack Benny Program nicoley132 2014-03-03 | Gary Cooper reveals heretofore unknown talent as a singer by performing the Everly Brothers' hit "Bird Dog" with the Sportsmen Quartet on the 9/21/58 Jack Benny Program.
John W Bubbles - When My Baby Smiles at Me nicoley132 2014-03-03 | As requested by someone on my other channel, here is a clip of tap dancing great John W. Bubbles performing "When My Baby Smiles at Me" on the 11/20/65 Hollywood Palace. Also see the following for a medley with Bing Crosby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSwDUkXGKDY
Fred Astaire & Mary Frances Crosby - Pick Yourself Up nicoley132 2012-02-24 | A clip from Bing Crosby's 1975 Christmas special, which featured Fred Astaire. More from this show can be found on my other channel, nicoley133. :)
Two Bushels and a Peck - Jack Benny, George Burns, Gregory Peck nicoley132 2011-12-11 | That great vaudeville trio of Jack Benny, George Burns, and Gregory Peck perform their act under the name of Two Bushels and a Peck. From Jack's 1969 television special called Jack Benny's New Look. If this seems familiar, you may have seen Jack and George perform a similar routine with Bing Crosby or Jimmy Stewart under the name of Goldie, Fields, and Glide. It's hysterical every time.
Groucho Marx Cameo in Mr. Music (1950) nicoley132 2011-11-01 | Groucho Marx shows up for a few seconds in the Bing Crosby movie Mr. Music (1950). He tries to talk to Bing, but he's a little distracted. A bit later in the picture Bing and Groucho do a number called "Life Is So Peculiar," which can be found elsewhere on youtube. Like here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMCV8hgnE2Y :)
Charleys Aunt Promo - Starring Jack Benny nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Here we have a promotional short subject advertising Jack Benny's new film version of Charley's Aunt (1941). It's called Three of a Kind; numbers two and three are Tyrone Power and Randolph Scott. The show opens in the studio cafe on the 20th-Century Fox lot where we find Jack eating and bemoaning his casting as Charley's Aunt. He talks to Mary Livingstone on the phone and tells her that he wants to be in a picture in which he gets the leading lady, but instead he *is* the leading lady! Back at Jack's table, Tyrone Power makes an entrance in uniform for A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941), and he describes an exciting scene in the picture and mentions his leading lady. Randolph Scott then appears and does the same thing, getting in a plug for Belle Starr (1941). Poor Jack tries to pretend he's playing a he-man in his next action-packed movie, but the boy who keeps showing up asking for Jack's approval on women's clothing gives the game away. Instead of laughing, Ty and Randy are mighty impressed and jealous -- Charley's Aunt is the "funniest comedy in the history of the theatre!" says Ty. So now of course Jack is thrilled with his role, and he tells Mary so over the phone -- "the play's the thing!" Unfortunately Charley's Aunt will likely not be coming to a theatre near you, but it *is* on DVD if this promo did its job and you are now dying to see the picture. :)
Command Performance - Hosted by Bob Hope nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Here we have an Army-Navy Screen Magazine presentation of a special filmed Command Performance. This was entertainment for the troops during WWII. The MC of the show is Bob Hope, and after a few jokes he introduces June Allyson and Gloria DeHaven. They sing "A Love Like Ours" from the movie Two Girls and a Sailor (1944). Then Jerry Colonna shows up and he and Bob do some more comedy. Next, Ethel Smith plays her hit "Tico Tico" on the organ, and to finish things off, Frances Langford sings Gershwin's "Embraceable You."
The Star Reporter in Hollywood nicoley132 2011-10-31 | The Star Reporter in Hollywood was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures in the 1930s. Its purpose was to introduce new talent, and it was hosted by Ted Husing (our "star reporter"). First up is the Sons of the Pioneers, who sing "Way Out There." Next we're shown the Boswell Sisters (not new talent, but old favorites). They perform "Heebie Jeebies" by way of the film The Big Broadcast of several years previously. Then we're told about Yasha Bunchuk and his Cossack Choir and hear them perform "Massachusetts." Last but not least, Louis Prima and his band play "Chinatown, My Chinatown."
The Voice of Hollywood nicoley132 2011-10-31 | The Voice of Hollywood was a series of short subjects produced by Tiffany Pictures in 1930 and 1931. Each newsreel featured a different celebrity host whose job it was to link together the footage of the different celebrity guests. In this installment, Robert Woolsey is the host, and his first duty is to introduce Al St. John and Nancy Welford, who clown around for a bit. Then Johnnie Walker says a few words about Hollywood, and Mary Carr "gives a little motherly advice to the young ladies." A group of little girls -- "the stars of tomorrow" -- next do a dance for our entertainment. The last portion presents several stars and, for some reason, a lion. The stars are Lew Cody, Gwen Lee, Cliff Edwards (and uke), Buster Keaton, and Raquel Torres. Raquel calls the lion Leo.
Broadway Highlights 2 nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Broadway Highlights was a series of several short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures in 1935 and 1936. They purported to tell the viewer, newsreel-style, what was happening on the Gay White Way. In this installment, we first visit NBC Studios, where a new radio program called NTG and His Girls is being rehearsed. The show, hosted by Niles Granlund, presented amateur performers in the form of chorus girls. Several girls sing and dance, and we see that the guest star is Jack Dempsey. Next we get a peek at the Lambs Club and a show taking place there, which famous club members both watch and participate in. The acts include Edgar Bergen and Pete the "Our Gang" dog. Last comes the Winter Garden Theatre, where Earl Carroll's Sketch Book is playing. We see the gals both backstage and performing in the musical.
Broadway Highlights 1 nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Broadway Highlights was a series of several short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures in 1935 and 1936. They purported to tell the viewer, newsreel-style, what was happening on the Gay White Way. In this installment, we are first taken to Jack Dempsey's restaurant, where a testimonial dinner for Paul Whiteman is taking place. The speakers are Rudy Vallee, Jack Benny, and Dempsey. Next, off to the Winter Garden Theatre, where Earl Carroll is selecting dancers for his new Vanities. After this, we get a look at The Hollywood nightclub. It seems Sophie Tucker's being welcomed back to Broadway, and she introduces Bea Lillie and Fanny Brice in the audience before singing a bit of "Some of These Days." Then, we're given a glimpse backstage at Music Box Theatre, where it's opening night of Ceiling Zero starring Osgood Perkins and Margaret Perry. The many attendees include Gary Cooper and Walter Winchell. Finally, Al Jolson's rehearsing a radio show at NBC Studios with Victor Young's orchestra and guest Max Baer. We see Al and Max rehearse a sketch, and Al sings some as well.
Hollywood on Parade 13 nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, we witness a bunch of Hollywood celebrities hanging out in a bar. Paramount's songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Revel are gathered around a piano with Jimmy Durante, but Durante's gotta scram, and he meets impersonator Florence Desmond at a nearby table. Ted Healy and the Three Stooges put in an appearance next, and Ben Turpin's the bartender. Rudy Vallee then meets Gordon and Revel at the piano, and he sings snatches of the duo's hits while they reminisce. Other celebrities that turn up at this point include Chic Sale and Polly Moran. The show closes with Mack Gordon performing "Did You Ever See a Dream Walking?," with Revel playing piano.
Hollywood on Parade 12 nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them.In this installment, several stars are on hand to plug The Big Broadcast. Harold Grayson's orchestra plays the "Hollywood on Parade" theme song, and then announcer Stuart Erwin introduces Bing Crosby. Bing doesn't sing straight off because first we get a bit of comedy with George Burns and Gracie Allen. After this though Bing performs "Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear." The rest of the show is devoted to supposedly proving that screen comedians are as funny off-screen as they are in their pictures. Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson and a number of gals are shown on the beach doing their thing.
Hollywood on Parade 11 nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, Eddie Borden visits a Hollywood wax museum where many wax figures of the stars are on display. First Eddie has a little chat with a sculpture of Clara Bow, until he finds out that husband Rex Bell standing next to her is the genuine article. Rex suggests that Eddie try Betty Boop instead. She's alive too and sings "My Silent Love" before being interrupted by Bela Lugosi's Dracula -- "you have booped your last boop." Eddie then goes hunting for Betty, and on the way he runs into a number of other living wax figures, including Dorothy Burgess, Charlie Murray and George Sidney (who decide to help him in his search), Marie Prevost, and Gayne Whitman as Chandu the Magician. As it turns out, Chandu's the one holding poor Betty Boop captive.
Hollywood on Parade 10 nicoley132 2011-10-31 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, Judge Benny Rubin presides over several Movieland cases. First of all, Neil Hamilton is accused of something-or-another, but he has no sense of decorum and simply performs a magic trick and splits. The next case involves Fifi D'Orsay and a charge of performing songs and dances that are too hot. This provides the opportunity for Fifi to do a number. Case dismissed. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mix are then accused of feeding their horses sawdust instead of oats, but they aren't there because they're at home giving a benefit. We get a look at this show and a group performing "When It's Springtime in the Rockies." Finally, Baby Peggy Montgomery shows up, trying to sell Benny tickets for another benefit, and they reminisce.
The Shining Future nicoley132 2011-10-24 | READ THIS -- I would suggest you watch this video at the following link instead: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xma31u_the-shining-future_shortfilms :) Important Note: When this video was blocked I was curious and decided to see if I was correct about what the issue was... Well, it seems I was correct, and I think I'll leave this up as it is. Be aware that the portion with a certain Mr. S is muted. I'm sure you don't want to hear the song anyway, right? Right... The Shining Future, also known as Road to Victory, was a short subject produced by Warner Bros. and released in 1944. It seems by this time everyone knew the Allies were on the road to victory, but war bonds still needed selling. Herbert Marshall starts off by telling us that the film we are about to see is a prediction about the future, the year 1960 to be specific. Naturally the future is one of those places where everyone owns a flying car or rocket plane (where's mine?), and we get to visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ames and their son. Mr. Ames (Charlie Ruggles) tells his son not to complain about having steak for dinner *again*, because he remembers back in 1944 when people were lucky if they could get any kind of meat. Their conversation comes around to a device called a Reverse-o-Scope, which answers the question about how all of the WWII-era stars will be participating in this film. They set the machine for 1944 and we travel back to the past where Jack Carson is introducing the various entertainers. First up is Frank Sinatra (Mrs. Ames promptly swoons when he's announced), who sings "There'll Be a Hot Time in the Town of Berlin." Next, Dennis Morgan and Irene Manning perform "One Alone" from the operetta The Desert Song. Then Jack presents Cary Grant to read a touching letter written by a Canadian soldier to his son before his death. (Buy bonds!) Next up is Deanna Durbin, who sings Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine." Then comes a segment in which Benny Goodman and orchestra play "Sing, Sing, Sing," with Harry James on trumpet and Gene Krupa on drums. At this point the Reverse-o-Scope reminiscing is interrupted when the doorbell rings and Mr. Gildersleeve (aka radio's The Great Gildersleeve, who apparently lives next door) shows up. After this visit, we're back to Herbert Marshall 1944 again to hear another pitch to buy bonds. In case you didn't get the point, Bing Crosby is here to put it another way -- in song. Bing sings "The Road to Victory" and gives a concluding speech about (you guessed it) bonds. So buy another bond today. Another Note: Not all the footage shown on the Reverse-o-Scope is actually from 1944. Seems the date is only an approximation, or possibly the machine is broken. For instance, the Benny Goodman segment is definitely from the film Hollywood Hotel, made way back in 1937.
All-Star Bond Rally nicoley132 2011-10-24 | READ THIS -- I would suggest you watch this video at the following link instead: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xm9rsy_all-star-bond-rally_shortfilms :) Important Note: When this video was blocked I was curious and decided to see if I was correct about what the issue was... Well, it seems I was correct, and I think I'll leave this up as it is. Be aware that the portion with a certain Mr. S is muted. I'm sure you don't want to hear the song anyway, right? Right... All-Star Bond Rally was a short subject produced by 20th Century-Fox and released in 1945. Its purpose, as you could probably guess without my help, was to sell war bonds. Our story, such as it is, follows radio's Fibber McGee and Molly as they attend the all-star bond rally of the title. The show is MCed by Bob Hope, who of course tells some jokes while introducing the various acts. First up is Betty Grable, who sings and dances to "I'll Be Marching to a Love Song." Next, Frank Sinatra is reunited with Harry James and his orchestra to perform "Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)." Then, Harpo Marx runs in chasing a girl and honking his horn, but he soon sits down to play a serious number on the harp. For something a little bit different, the next segment is devoted to pin-up girls. A number of servicemen are looking at pictures and dreaming when the pictures come to life and talk back to them. The stars featured in this sketch include Linda Darnell, Faye Marlowe, Jeanne Crain, June Haver, Vivian Blaine, and Carmen Miranda. Finally, Bing Crosby shows up and goes for the subtle approach, singing a song called "Buy, Buy Bonds." The music and fun is interrupted at a couple of points when Hope and Crosby hit us with solemn speeches. Buy, buy bonds, folks!
Now That the Girls Are Wearing Long Dresses - Eddie Cantor nicoley132 2011-10-19 | Eddie Cantor performs "Now That the Girls Are Wearing Long Dresses" in Insurance (1930). Eddie's in a doctor's office and the conversation comes around to women's attire.
My Wife Is on a Diet - Eddie Cantor nicoley132 2011-10-19 | Eddie Cantor sings "My Wife Is on a Diet" in the 1930 short subject Getting a Ticket. He's been pulled over by a cop and tells the man he's Eddie Cantor. Eddie has no identification with him, so naturally to prove who he is, he sings a song.
Sand in My Shoes - Connee Boswell & Rochester nicoley132 2011-10-19 | Connee Boswell and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson sing and dance to "Sand in My Shoes" in this neat number from Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941).
My Love - Russ Columbo nicoley132 2011-10-19 | Russ Columbo sings "My Love" in the 1933 short subject That Goes Double. As you might possibly notice, there are two Russes here (hence the title). One is the real Russ Columbo; the other is a lookalike who naturally thinks Russ's singing stinks.
Cliff Edwards Number - Cinema Circus nicoley132 2011-10-19 | Cliff Edwards plays Indian in this number from Cinema Circus (1937). He's introduced by Lee Tracy and assisted by Pert Kelton. Cinema Circus is a very bizarre MGM short subject. I have no idea what the number might be called... Anyone out there have any ideas?
Show-Business at War nicoley132 2011-10-14 | Show-Business at War is a March of Time newsreel entry released in 1943. It is devoted to showing the many ways in which the entertainment industry was participating in the war effort. First and foremost, some people in showbiz enlisted, both behind-the-scenes players as well as big-name stars like Tyrone Power and Clark Gable. Famous entertainers participated in bond drives, for example Dorothy Lamour and Carole Lombard, who died in a plane crash returning from a bond rally. Many technicians helped make training films for the armed forces and helped shoot documentaries as well. John Ford and Darryl F. Zanuck volunteered their talents in this way. Walt Disney turned over much of his studio to making instructional films.Of course, show business also helped by doing what show business does best -- entertaining. Irving Berlin wrote a hit show called This Is the Army. He is seen here singing "Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning," a popular song Berlin wrote for a WWI-era show. The Stage Door Canteen entertained soldiers in New York City, which we get a glimpse of, along with stage great Alfred Lunt cooking. Radio stars did their bit as well, such as Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone and Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, who we see performing. The Hollywood Canteen in California was the equivalent of New York's Stage Door Canteen. Movie stars performed, danced with soldiers, and even waited on tables. Here we see servicemen dancing with Olivia de Havilland, Marlene Dietrich, and Deanna Durbin; Linda Darnell, John Garfield, and Robert Benchley serving; and a soldier who won a contest being presented with his prize by Kay Kyser and getting a kiss from Hedy Lamarr.Many celebrities also went far across the seas and even right into combat zones to bring a little cheer to the men and women serving their country. We get glimpses of Joe E. Brown performing and Martha Raye standing in a line. One of the best parts of this newsreel is a look at Al Jolson singing a large chunk of "My Mammy." The documentary ends with another section about radio performers. An especially interesting bit is a clip of Louis Armstrong and Rochester doing a show together. Command Performance was a program broadcast especially for the troops, and they took requests, including an odd one shown here for a sigh from Carole Landis.
Hollywood Victory Caravan nicoley132 2011-10-14 | Hollywood Victory Caravan was a short subject produced by Paramount and released in 1945. It was a piece of WWII propaganda designed to sell war bonds. Our story follows a young woman as she tries to get to Washington to visit her brother, who's in an army hospital there. Unfortunately an exasperated Franklin Pangborn tells her that there's no space available anywhere. Fortunately he gets an idea and suggests that our heroine should visit the studio and tell her story to Bing Crosby. It seems there's a Hollywood Victory Caravan taking the stars to Washington tomorrow for a big bond show, and Bing's in charge. So she follows his advice and the next day she sneaks into the Paramount lot past security guard William Demarest. While there she runs into several famous faces, including Robert Benchley, Diana Lynn, Barbara Stanwyck, and Alan Ladd. They're also rehearsing for the show there and we see Betty Hutton perform "Plain Jane Doe." Carmen Cavallaro gets in a number as well; he plays some Gershwin at the piano ("I've Got Rhythm"). She finally manages to see Bing and he and Bob Hope reluctantly agree to double up on the train to make room for the young woman. When everyone reaches Washington, the gal and her brother watch the show from backstage. Hope MCs and first introduces Olga San Juan, who performs "Rumba Matumba." Next, out comes Humphrey Bogart, who promises not to give a patriotic speech but promptly proceeds to do so anyway. To finish things off, Bing Crosby sings "We've Got Another Bond to Buy." Go out and buy one!
Hollywood on Parade 9 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, Buster Crabbe welcomes some beauty contest winners to Hollywood. Lloyd Hamilton is taking pictures around town that evening and takes the gals with him. First they attend the premiere of the new Mae West picture, I'm No Angel. There they see Richard Barthelmess, Alison Skipworth, Walter Huston, Jack Oakie, Loretta Young, Russ Columbo, George Raft, Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard, and Jackie Cooper, among others. Next, Lloyd and the gals visit an event honoring Cecil B. DeMille's twentieth anniversary in the movie business. Finally, they take a look at all the famous folks attending a costume party; this time around, the stars are supposed to dress as other stars. Some of the attendees are Gloria Swanson, Polly Moran, Fay Wray, Lilyan Tashman and Edmund Lowe, the Marx Brothers, Gary Cooper, Mary Pickford, Cary Grant, and Fredric March.
Hollywood on Parade 8 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, we learn that Frankie Darro has achieved his life's greatest ambition -- to become a messenger boy for a day. His first job is to take a borrowed elephant named Annie back to the zoo. He then visits a steamship and delivers flowers to Virginia Cherrill from Cary Grant. While onboard Frankie and Cary also spot other famous figures, including Mary Boland and Claudette Colbert. Next he comes across Anita Stewart, who's having car trouble, and he offers to help her fix it. To cap things off, Frankie attends one of those Hollywood costume parties, where he dishonestly obtains autographs from all the movie stars for a younger boy who collects them. The stars include Gene Raymond, Richard Dix, Fay Wray, George Raft, Jean Harlow, Constance Cummings, Jeanette MacDonald, Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard, Miriam Hopkins, and George Bancroft.
Hollywood on Parade 7 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, Cliff Edwards sings and plays his uke to introduce the various segments. First, Clarence Muse sings a song about the Congo while Warren William listens. Next, there's a bit of footage of Jean Harlow playing golf. Then, we're off to the races in Mexico to watch a number of stars watch the horses. These include Alice White, Joan and Constance Bennett, William Powell and Carole Lombard, Wheeler and Woolsey, Raquel Torres, Harry Langdon, and Polly Moran. Lastly, we're treated to a song sung by a Mexican group and dedicated to Lupe Velez.
Hollywood on Parade 6 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, we get a look at the sporting life led by various movie stars. "Shipwreck" Kelly gives us and a bevy of beauties a demonstration of the great sport of flagpole sitting, providing a nice excuse to spot the stars doing their thing. First they notice El Brendel, and we get a comedy routine featuring El and a Swedish instructor. Then we get a glimpse of Joe E. Brown doing his own exercise routine. Next we're off to the tennis courts, where a number of notables are either watching or playing the game. These include Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard, Charles Farrell, Robert Montgomery, Harold Lloyd, Edmund Lowe, Johnny Weissmuller and Lupe Velez, and Mary Pickford. Lastly, we get a peek at golf pro Jimmy Thompson giving his wife Viola Dana a golf lesson. Where there's golf there's Bing Crosby, who turns up to hit a ball, and Harry Langdon is also involved in the proceedings.
Hollywood on Parade 5 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them. In this installment, Arlen the Great (also sometimes known as Arlen, Richard) puts on a magic show. He shows us a mummy he brought with him from Egypt, which turns out to look vaguely like Frances Dee. The rest of the show revolves around making playing cards come to life. Clark Gable is the King of Hearts, and Tallulah Bankhead is the Queen of Diamonds. Tallulah sings "It Had to Be That Way" perched atop a piano. Finally, we learn that the Jack of Clubs is Lew Cody and the Joker is Buster Keaton. Buster shows Lew and us his "new dry land cruiser."
Hollywood on Parade 3 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them.In this installment, Eddie Borden plays a mail carrier. He first visits Richard Arlen's house and delivers some letters to Dick and his wife. We also meet their baby and dog. Next, Eddie delivers a package, which we learn contains a puppy, to Mary Pickford. She gives him a lift to the studio and they hear Bing Crosby sing "Down the Old Ox Road" on her car radio. Naturally when they arrive at the studio Mary runs into Bing and they have a brief conversation. Meanwhile, Eddie visits Tom Mix, who is apparently going on a world's tour, to say goodbye to him.
Hollywood on Parade 2 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them.In this installment, Eddie Kane plays master of ceremonies and wanders around backstage talking to various stars. These include Roscoe Ates, Wheeler and Woolsey, Helen Kane, Jackie Cooper, Anna May Wong, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Billie Dove, Jimmy Durante, Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon, and Tom Mix. These encounters are interspersed with a bizarre puppet show featuring some MGM talent: Marie Dressler plays the piano, Joan Crawford and Clark Gable dance, and Greta Garbo skates.
Hollywood on Parade 1 nicoley132 2011-10-12 | Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them.In this installment, Fredric March has hosting duties. He first introduces Mitzi Green, who sings "Was That the Human Thing to Do?" Next, Ginger Rogers and Jack Oakie perform "Used to Be You." Then, the Brox Sisters imitate Marlene Dietrich by singing "Falling in Love Again." Finally, famous banjo player Eddie Peabody plays "St. Louis Blues."
Breakdowns of 1946 nicoley132 2010-05-18 | Here's a couple more for you: the Warner Bros. annual blooper reel for 1946, technically called "Blow-Ups of 1946" I suppose. The quality isn't as nice as with the material taken from WHV DVDs, but it'll do. Featuring Eve Arden, Edward Arnold, Lew Ayres, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Dane Clark, Jerome Cowan, Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Dick Foran, Thomas Mitchell, Dennis Morgan, Eleanor Parker, Claude Rains, Ronald Reagan, Ann Sheridan, etc.
Breakdowns of 1947 nicoley132 2010-05-18 | Here's a couple more for you: the Warner Bros. annual blooper reel for 1947, technically called "Blow-Ups of 1947" I suppose. The quality isn't as nice as with the material taken from WHV DVDs, but it'll do. Featuring Edward Arnold, Ben Blue, Humphrey Bogart, Dennis Morgan, Wayne Morris, Patricia Neal, Pat O'Brien, Dick Powell, Ronald Reagan, Edward G. Robinson, Ann Sheridan, Jane Wyman, etc.
We Wish You the Merriest nicoley132 2009-12-22 | Classic Hollywood and I wish you the merriest Christmas and the happiest New Year. :) Song: "We Wish You the Merriest" -- Les Brown
Unforgettable nicoley132 2009-06-17 | (reupload) Some of the most "unforgettable" Hollywood leading ladies and leading men of the 30s and 40s. Song: "Unforgettable" -- Nat King Cole
MGM nicoley132 2009-06-17 | (reupload) MGM films and faces of the 30s and 40s. Song: "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland [from The Wizard of Oz (1939)]
Paramount nicoley132 2009-06-17 | (reupload) Paramount films and faces of the 30s and 40s. Song: "I've Got a Pocketful of Dreams" by Bing Crosby [from Sing You Sinners (1938)]
You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby nicoley132 2009-06-17 | (reupload) Studio era female stars as kiddies. Do they look familiar? See if you can identify them before their grown-up selves are revealed. Course, you don't have much time. :) Song: Fantastic recording of "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby" by Bing Crosby, October 14, 1938.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1959-60, Part 1 nicoley132 2009-06-13 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part one of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1959-1960.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1958-59, Part 2 nicoley132 2009-06-13 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part two of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1958-1959.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1958-59, Part 1 nicoley132 2009-06-12 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part one of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1958-1959.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1956-57, Part 2 nicoley132 2009-06-12 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part two of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1956-1957.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1956-57, Part 1 nicoley132 2009-06-12 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part one of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1956-1957.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1955-56 nicoley132 2009-06-12 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This reel is taken from shows filmed in 1955-1956.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1953-55, Part 2 nicoley132 2009-06-12 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part two of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1953-1955.
You Bet Your Life Outtakes 1953-55, Part 1 nicoley132 2009-06-12 | Racy moments from Groucho's quiz show that couldn't be broadcast. They were compiled into "stag reels" for the annual sponsors' conventions. This is part one of a reel taken from shows filmed in 1953-1955.
