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- The Hollywood Revue of 1929. by Reisner, Charles,film director.; Keaton, Buster,actor.; Nagel, Conrad,actor.; Benny, Jack,actor.; Crawford, Joan,actor.; Gilbert, John,actor.; Shearer, Norma,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Buster Keaton, Conrad Nagel, Jack Benny, Joan Crawford, John Gilbert, Norma ShearerOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1929.THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929 is a landmark MGM production that assembles many of the studio’s biggest stars in a series of musical numbers, dance routines, and comedy sketches. Hosted by Conrad Nagel and Jack Benny, the revue features appearances by Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and many more. With no traditional plot, the film serves as a filmed variety show that celebrates the new era of sound in cinema. It’s especially noted for featuring one of the earliest performances of “Singin’ in the Rain.” A captivating snapshot of late-1920s Hollywood, rich in charm and technical innovation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Musicals.; Motion pictures--History.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).; Performing arts.;
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- The Jazz Singer. by Crosland, Alan,film director.; Jolson, Al,actor.; Besserer, Eugenie,actor.; McAvoy, May,actor.; Lederer, Otto,actor.; Tucker, Richard,actor.; Oland, Warner,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Al Jolson, Eugenie Besserer, May McAvoy, Otto Lederer, Richard Tucker, Warner OlandOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1927.THE JAZZ SINGER is a landmark in film history, known as the first feature-length movie with synchronized dialogue, ushering in the era of sound in cinema. The story follows Jakie Rabinowitz, a young Jewish man expected to follow in his father’s footsteps as a synagogue cantor. However, Jakie dreams of becoming a jazz singer and changes his name to Jack Robin. As he rises to fame on the Broadway stage, he finds himself torn between his artistic ambitions and his family's religious and cultural expectations. The tension peaks when he must choose between performing on opening night or singing in his father's place for Yom Kippur. Starring Al Jolson, the film combines heartfelt drama with groundbreaking musical performances, symbolizing the tension between old traditions and a rapidly modernizing America.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Musicals.; Jazz.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).;
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- Battle Beyond the Sun. by Kozyr, Aleksandr,film director.; Ford, Francis,film director.; Karyukov, Mikhail,film director.; Shvorin, Aleksandr,actor.; Pereverzev, Ivan,actor.; Bartashevich, Konstantin,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aleksandr Shvorin, Ivan Pereverzev, Konstantin BartashevichOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1959.This film is dubbedTwo countries race to have the first successful landing on Mars.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Science fiction.; Motion Pictures.; Cult films.; Action and adventure films.;
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