In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

1948

English

7.2

♡ 7

86%

76%

advertising executive

H.C. Potter Director

Jason Robards Sr. as John Retch

Myrna Loy as Muriel Blandings

Ian Wolfe as Smith

Robert Bray as Workman

An advertising executive dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems.

Second Chorus

1940

English

5.7

♡ 11

32%

H.C. Potter Director

Mary Stewart as Dancer / Singer

Paulette Goddard as Ellen Miller

Bobby Barber as Room Service Waiter

Lillian Lawrence as Spinster

Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are rival trumpeters with the Perennials, a college band, and both men are still attending college by failing their exams seven years in a row. In the midst of a performance, Danny spies Ellen Miller who ends up being made band manager. Both men compete for her affections while trying to get the other one fired.

Hellzapoppin'

1941

English

7.4

♡ 13

85%

H.C. Potter Director

Ethelreda Leopold as Blonde Woman at Skeet Range

Dale Van Sickel as Man Who Falls Into Pool / Frankenstein Monster

George Chandler as Movie Cameraman

Charlie Hall as Taxi Driver

Olsen and Johnson, a pair of stage comedians, try to turn their play into a movie and bring together a young couple in love, while breaking the fourth wall every step of the way.