Cast: Bert Lahr

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Judy Garland · Frank Morgan · Ray Bolger · Bert Lahr

Synopsis The Wizard of Oz (1939) follows the journey of Dorothy, a young girl living on a farm in Kansas, whose life takes an extraordinary turn when a powerful cyclone sweeps her, her house, and her loyal dog, Toto, into the...

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Ann Blyth · Howard Keel · Fernando Lamas · Bert Lahr

Synopsis Rose Marie (1954) follows the tale of a spirited young woman, Rose Marie Lemaitre, who is raised by the stern yet caring Mountie, Mike Malone, after being orphaned. As they grow closer, romantic feelings blossom between them. However, when Rose...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Claudette Colbert · Herbert Marshall · Bert Lahr · Helen Westley

Synopsis Zaza (1938) follows the captivating tale of a charismatic and alluring performer in a bustling French music hall. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself deeply enamored with a charming, yet married, nobleman. The narrative unfolds as...

Direction A. Edward Sutherland

Cast Bert Lahr · June Havoc · Buddy Ebsen · Patsy Kelly

Synopsis Sing your worries away (1942) is a lively blend of comedy and musical performances. The story revolves around Luke Brown, who finds himself drugged by the criminal masterminds behind the glamorous Boathouse Inn, with Roxie, a charming thief, playing a...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Shirley Temple · Joan Davis · Charles Farrell · Amanda Duff

Synopsis Just Around the Corner (1938) follows the challenges faced by young Penny Hale (Temple) and her architect father (Farrell) as they navigate a significant change in their lives. When circumstances compel the father to take on a position as a...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Jeanne Crain · George Nader · Kitty Kallen · Bert Lahr

Synopsis The Second Greatest Sex (1955) is set in 1880 in the small town of Osawkie, Kansas, where a heated rivalry with the neighboring town of Mandaroon over the county seat designation has left the local men frequently absent from home....

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Walter Winchell · Ben Bernie · Simone Simon · Bert Lahr

Synopsis Love and Hisses (1937) follows a tale of rivalry and romance in the world of entertainment. Bandleader Bernie, in the midst of a public dispute, publicly dismisses a talented girl singer, claiming she lacks the necessary skills. Meanwhile, renowned columnist...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Lucille Ball · Dick Powell · Virginia O'Brien · Bert Lahr

Synopsis Meet the People (1944) follows the journey of Bill Swanson, a dedicated shipyard worker who pens a theatrical piece honoring the American spirit during wartime. His path crosses with that of Julie Hampton, a renowned theatre actress who is in...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Don Ameche · Simone Simon · Robert Young · Joan Davis

Synopsis Josette (1938) follows the tale of two young men who are determined to rescue their father from the grasp of a manipulative woman. In their misguided efforts, they mistakenly believe the woman to be a charming young nightclub singer. Both...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Bert Lahr · Jimmy Savo · Billy House · Alice Brady

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Milton Berle · Virginia Mayo · Ruth Roman · Bert Lahr

Synopsis Always Leave Them Laughing (1949) follows the journey of Kip Cooper, a renowned comedy star who is the talk of the nation, headlining his own television show. Through a series of flashbacks narrated by his agent, the story unfolds of...

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Jackie Gleason · Margaret Hamilton · Eddie Hodges · Boris Karloff

Synopsis The Secret World of Eddie Hodges (TV) (1960) is a delightful musical journey that unfolds within the vivid imagination of a young boy, brought to life by an ensemble of talented stars including Karloff, Gleason, O'Brian, Paige, Lahr, and Hamilton....

Direction Andrew McCullough · Lionel Rogosin · Norman Lloyd · Charles S. Dubin

Cast Alistair Cooke · Leonard Bernstein · Helen Hayes · Royal Dano

Direction Edward Buzzell

Cast Eleanor Powell · Red Skelton · Bert Lahr · Virginia O'Brien

Synopsis Ship Ahoy (1942) follows the story of a talented dancer, Miss Winters, who is part of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. She is entrusted with a covert mission to discreetly transport a prototype magnetic mine to Puerto Rico. Believing she is...