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Sid Silvers
Writer 1901 - 1976

Sid Silvers

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sid Silvers (January 16, 1901 in Brooklyn, New York – August 20, 1976 in Brooklyn) was an American actor, comedian, lyricist, and writer. Silvers began his career in vaudeville in the early 1920s as a comedy partner of Phil Baker. As... Read full bio →

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Two Tickets to Broadway

Two Tickets to Broadway

James V. Kern 1951 1h 46m

Nancy Peterson and her friends wants to get a spot on Bob Crosby's TV show, but their agent has linked them.

The Stooge

The Stooge

Norman Taurog 1951 1h 40m 6.0

Bill Miller is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge—Ted Rogers, a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. After Ted begins to steal the show, Bill's girlfriend and his pals advise him to make Ted an equal partner.

For Me and My Gal

For Me and My Gal

Busby Berkeley 1942 1h 44m 7.0

Set during WW I, Palmer and Hayden team up as vaudeville artists. Harry Palmer deliberately injures his hand to avoid being drafted to the army. Later, he makes up for this. WW I patriotism for a WW II audience, very sentimental, great musical episodes and songs.

The Gorilla

The Gorilla

Allan Dwan 1939 1h 8m 5.0

When a wealthy man (Atwill) is threatened by a killer known as The Gorilla, he hires the Ritz Brothers to investigate

Broadway Melody of 1938

Broadway Melody of 1938

Roy Del Ruth 1937 1h 50m 6.0

Steve Raleight wants to produce a show on Broadway. He finds a backer, Herman Whipple and a leading lady, Sally Lee. But Caroline Whipple forces Steve to use a known star, not a newcomer.

Broadway Melody of 1936

Broadway Melody of 1936

Roy Del Ruth 1935 1h 43m

Lovely, gifted Irene Foster hopes that her childhood sweetheart-turned Broadway producer Robert Gordon will recognize her--and her talent. Gordon is too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits to show him what he's missing!

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