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Double or Nothing
Superstar Bing Crosby stars in Double or Nothing , an outrageously funny comedy about four people on a mission to get rich. A singer (Crosby), a burlesque dancer (Martha Raye), a tramp (Andy Devine) and a gambler (William Frawley) are four strangers honest enough to find and return wallets each containing a $100 to their rightful owner. Little do they know that all four of them are now part of an eccentric millionaire's will. If any of the four can double $5000 in thirty days, they will get the...
Caught in the Draft / Give Me a Sailor Double Feature
Caught in the DraftBob Hope plays gun-shy movie star Don Bolton who, despite his concerted efforts to avoid the draft, nevertheless gets caught in it. Despite being the worst of soldiers, Hope ends up being hailed as a hero and then looks to win the heart of the colonel's daughter, played by the gorgeous Dorothy Lamour.Give Me a SailorSailors Jim and Walter Brewster (Bob Hope and Jack Whiting) are brothers with a yen for the same girl: Nancy (Betty Grable). Her ugly duckling sister Letty (...
Louisiana Purchase / Never Say Die Double Feature
Louisiana PurchaseBob Hope will make your sides ache with laughter. With enchanting songs by Irving Berlin, including "Louisiana Purchase," "You're Lonely and I'm Lonely" and "It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow," and based on the hit Broadway musical, Louisiana Purchase is a fun and fierce look at the way politics, and politicians, sometimes spin out of control and into the headlines.Never Say DieA misdiagnosis of a month to live sends Bob Hope into Martha Raye's arms. A deadly widow (Gale Sondergaard...
The Big Broadcast of 1938
Make way for The Big Broadcast of 1938 with a plethora of Hollywood's brightest stars, including W.C. Fields, Martha Raye, Dorothy Lamour and Bob Hope in his feature film debut. T. Frothingill Bellows (Fields) and S.B. Bellows (Fields again!) take sibling rivalry to new extremes of hilarity when they embark on a transatlantic race across the Atlantic in their giant steamships. Yet everyone's a winner in this competition, with show-stopping tunes such as "Thanks for the Memory," "That Moon Is...
College Swing
Put Bob Hope, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Martha Raye, Edward Everett Horton, Betty Grable, Jackie Coogan and Robert Cummings in the same film and what do you get? College Swing , an all-star musical and one of the most entertaining comedy casts ever assembled! In this exciting adventure, a small-town college gets turned upside down when it falls into the hands of the new owner, Gracie (Allen), through inheritance. When Gracie decides that school is a bore, she hires vaudeville actors to teach...
Pufnstuf
From Land of the Lost creators, Sid & Marty Krofft, comes a family comedy filled with mirth, magic and music. After a bad day at school, Jimmy runs to the shore to play his flute, but he can’t believe his eyes when his ordinary flute comes to life! When a magical talking boat appears, he boards the ship only to discover that it has been sent by an evil witch named Witchiepoo to keep him prisoner and take his flute. It’s up to the fantastic dragon H.R. Pufnstuf and his comical companions,...
Waikiki Wedding
Bing Crosby stars as press agent Tony Marvin whose job at a pineapple company is to turn Hawaii into pure paradise in the musical comedy Waikiki Wedding. Tony is tasked with escorting a beauty contest winner (Shirley Ross) and her friend (Martha Raye) on a tour of the islands. When "Miss Pineapple" finds herself bored, Tony must go to outrageous lengths to convince her to stay in Hawaii or else risk a public relations nightmare. Co-starring Bob Burns and Anthony Quinn, Waikiki Wedding features...
College Swing / The Big Broadcast of 1938 Double Feature
College SwingBob Hope is joined by such comedy legends as Burns and Allen, Martha Raye, Edward Everett Horton and Ben Blue in this tune-filled spoof of small-town collegiate life. Loaded with memorable songs and screwball laughs, College Swing graduates at the top if its class in musical comedy entertainment.The Big Broadcast of 1938Bob Hope's memorable movie debut is a star-studded mix of music and comedy. W.C. Fields plays dual roles while Hope juggles three ex-wives and romances Dorothy...
The Best of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello: Volume 1
Get ready for big laughs with Abbott and Costello, undeniably the most popular comedy team of all time, in this hilarious collection featuring eight of their classic films. The wildly popular comic duo has entertained audiences since 1931, conquering vaudeville, radio and the silver screen in nearly 40 films. Enjoy side-splitting hits like Buck Privates and Hold That Ghost in this collection of eight full-length features. The Best of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello: Volume 1 will have you laughing...
Bing Crosby: Screen Legend Collection
Bing Crosby's extraordinary singing, striking good looks and captivating screen presence made him a Hollywood legend. Five of his most timeless musicals can be enjoyed time and time again in the Bing Crosby: Screen Legend Collection. Featuring co-stars Martha Raye, Betty Hutton, Joan Blondell and Gloria Jean, these classic films illustrate the seemingly effortless acting and mellow singing style of an eternal screen legend.Waikiki WeddingIt's up to press agent Tony Marvin (Bing Crosby) to...