Cast: Benny Goodman

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Danny Kaye · Virginia Mayo · Steve Cochran · Hugh Herbert

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Alice Faye · Carmen Miranda · Phil Baker · Benny Goodman

Synopsis The Gang's All Here (1943) follows the story of a wealthy playboy, Andy Mason, who is on a brief leave from his military duties. During his time off, he meets and charms showgirl Eadie Allen, leaving her smitten after a...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast William Terry · Cheryl Walker · Sunset Carson · Lon McCallister

Synopsis Stage Door Canteen (1943) presents an extraordinary ensemble of Hollywood's brightest stars in a patriotic musical extravaganza titled "All Out for Victory." The narrative revolves around a classic soldier-meets-USO-girl love story, but the true magic lies in its stellar supporting...

Direction LeRoy Prinz

Cast Olive Blakeney · Jack Carson · Benny Goodman · Bing Crosby

Synopsis The Shining Future (S) (1944) is a documentary short film crafted to garner support for the Fifth War Loan Campaign. It presents a joyful family in the year 1960, basking in the prosperity and benefits achieved through the successful execution...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Benny Goodman · Linda Darnell · Jack Oakie · Lynn Bari

Synopsis Sweet and Low-Down (1944) follows the story of Benny Goodman and his band after their annual free concert at Chicago's Dearborn Settlement. As they prepare to leave for their next gig at a military camp, a young boy named Tony...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Jack Benny · George Burns · Gracie Allen · Bob Burns

Synopsis The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936) presents a star-studded assembly of 1930s radio luminaries, who come together in a narrative centered around a struggling radio station. The station is on the brink of closure and desperately needs a blockbuster show...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Bonita Granville · Jackie Cooper · George Bancroft

Synopsis Syncopation (1942) explores the evolution of American music over a span of 25 years, from the early 20th century to the onset of World War II. The film delves into various musical genres, including Ragtime, Jazz, Swing, Blues, and Boogie...