Keyword: bandleader

I Love Lucy

8.6

1951

TV

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The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.

Something to Sing About

6.2

1937

Movie

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A New York bandleader journeys to Hollywood when he is offered a contract with a studio, but he is determined to do things his way and not theirs.

Mallrats

7.2

1995

Movie

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Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall.

Playmates

5

1941

Movie

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Lulu Monahan (Patsy Kelly), the press agent for John Barrymore (John Barrymore),is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Kay Kyser (Kay Kyser), plant a story that the great Shakespearean actor, over his heartfelt objections, will teach Kyser how to play Shakespeare, which isnt the same as playing Paducah, which soon becomes evident. Highlights are the singing of Ginny Simms and a rumba by Lupe Velez; lowlights already cited.

The Eddy Duchin Story

6.9

1956

Movie

HD

The life story of the famous pianist and band-leader of the 1930s and 1940s.

Orchestra Wives

6.9

1942

Movie

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Connie Ward is in seventh heaven when Gene Morrisons band rolls into town. She is swept off her feet by trumpeter Bill Abbot. After marrying him, she joins the bands tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives.

Frances Carroll & 'The Coquettes'

5

1940

Movie

HD

Bandleader Frances Carroll leads The Coquettes, an all-female band, in several swing tunes.