The Forgotten Man

The Forgotten Man

Robert Benchley's wry forerunner to "Father of the Bride" detailing his perspective of the upcoming nuptials.

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Jazz Ball

Jazz Ball

A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.

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The Trouble with Husbands

The Trouble with Husbands

Benchley, in his own unique way, starts to drive his wife crazy. First he waits until just as she is serving dinner before he goes to wash his...

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Nothing But Nerves

Nothing But Nerves

After some investigation, Robert Benchley finds his nerves are in a bad state. He has the jitters so bad he can't hold his cup still enough to...

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The Star Reporter

The Star Reporter

An entry in Paramount's "Star Reporter" series starring Ted Husing. As usual, Ted is seated at a desk introducing various acts and peoplle, and the...

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Hoagy Carmichael

Hoagy Carmichael

Short musical subject featuring the work of composer Hoagy Carmichael performed by him and featuring Jack Teagarden and his Orchestra, as well as...

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The Star Reporter in Hollywood

The Star Reporter in Hollywood

Part of Paramount Headliner: Hollywood Star Reporter series

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Waiting for Baby

Waiting for Baby

Robert Benchley aims his keen observational skills toward expectant fathers.

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How to Take a Vacation

How to Take a Vacation

In this Robert Benchley instructional video, he demonstrates the pitfalls of a homebody husband attempting to take a vacation apart from his wife.

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The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk

The Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk

A 10-minute short headlining the dance music of Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra, with emphasis on the accordion and an electric organ. Featured...

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The Witness

The Witness

As Joe Doakes is reading the newspaper, he begins to talk to himself. Questioned by his wife, he explains that he is disturbed by the paper's...

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Paramount Headliner: Bob Crosby and His Orchestra

Paramount Headliner: Bob Crosby and His Orchestra

In a nightclub setting, Bob Crosby and His Orchestra play five numbers, as young couples dance in front of the bandstand, in contrasting styles...

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Moscow Moods

Moscow Moods

Moscow Moods is a 1936 American short film directed by Fred Waller. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 9th Academy Awards in 1936 for...

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Queens of Harmony

Queens of Harmony

An all-girl band under the direction of Phil Spitalny play us a bunch of tunes.

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Beauty and the Beach

Beauty and the Beach

This Paramount Headliner short (in-house number A1-1) was filmed at Jones Beach and features a background of pretty girls, bathing suits and the...

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Keeping in Shape

Keeping in Shape

Robert Benchley lectures on physical witness in middle age.

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Crime Control

Crime Control

A police officer alerts his audience to the fact that inanimate objects can be as dangerous as human criminals. He then displays several offenders...

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Artie Shaw's Class in Swing

Artie Shaw's Class in Swing

This film is less a typical musical short and more like an educational film. It consists of a narrator describing the music, composition and style...

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The Man's Angle

The Man's Angle

A lecturer on domestic difficulties, having previously discussed the subject from a woman's viewpoint, now proceeds to present the man's...

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Gene Krupa: America's Ace Drummer Man and His Orchestra

Gene Krupa: America's Ace Drummer Man and His Orchestra

Gene Krupa and His Orchestra have a jam session.

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