The Forgotten Man
Robert Benchley's wry forerunner to "Father of the Bride" detailing his perspective of the upcoming nuptials.
See moreJazz Ball
A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.
See moreThe 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...
See moreNothing 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...
See moreThe 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...
See moreHoagy Carmichael
Short musical subject featuring the work of composer Hoagy Carmichael performed by him and featuring Jack Teagarden and his Orchestra, as well as...
See moreThe Star Reporter in Hollywood
Part of Paramount Headliner: Hollywood Star Reporter series
See moreWaiting for Baby
Robert Benchley aims his keen observational skills toward expectant fathers.
See moreHow 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.
See moreThe 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...
See moreThe 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...
See moreParamount 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...
See moreMoscow 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...
See moreQueens of Harmony
An all-girl band under the direction of Phil Spitalny play us a bunch of tunes.
See moreBeauty 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...
See moreKeeping in Shape
Robert Benchley lectures on physical witness in middle age.
See moreCrime 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...
See moreArtie 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...
See moreThe 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...
See moreGene Krupa: America's Ace Drummer Man and His Orchestra
Gene Krupa and His Orchestra have a jam session.
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