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Ruth Brown
Actress 1928 - 2006

Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown (January 12, 1928 – November 17, 2006) was an American rhythm and blues singer and actress, widely regarded as one of the key figures in popularizing R&B music in the 1950s. Known as “Miss Rhythm,” she recorded a series of major hits for Atlantic Records, including... Read full bio →

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Shake, Rattle and Rock!

Shake, Rattle and Rock!

Allan Arkush 1994 1h 24m

As the rock 'n' roll craze sweeps across America, a rebellious young woman sets out to prove the new fad is here to stay. She and her friend start their own band and open a hoppin' nightclub where the local teens can hang out.

True Identity

True Identity

Charles Lane 1991 1h 33m

In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.

Hairspray

Hairspray

John Waters 1988 1h 32m 7.5

'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration.

Under the Rainbow

Under the Rainbow

Steve Rash 1981 1h 38m 5.0

A visiting dignitary, a CIA agent, a Nazi spy, Japanese tourists, an assassin and a group of "midget" actors from The Wizard of Oz (1939) all check into an elite Los Angeles hotel called Under the Rainbow.

Hello, Larry

Hello, Larry

1979 30m

Hello, Larry is an American sitcom which aired on NBC from January 26, 1979 to April 30, 1980.

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Joseph Kohn 1955 1h 11m 5.0

Extravaganza with lots of music legends from the 50s.

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