Cast: Jack Benny

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Carole Lombard · Jack Benny · Robert Stack · Stanley Ridges

Synopsis To Be or Not to Be (1942) follows the story of Joseph Tura and his wife Maria, who are the leading actors in a Warsaw theatre troupe. Lieutenant Sobinski, a young aviator, is deeply infatuated with Maria, and the two...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Spencer Tracy · Milton Berle · Sid Caesar · Jonathan Winters

Synopsis It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) follows the chaotic journey of Smiler Grogan, who, after serving a lengthy prison term, races to a California park to retrieve a hidden $350,000 stash from a heist 15 years prior. His...

Direction Gene Kelly

Cast Fred Astaire · Gene Kelly · Judy Garland · Mickey Rooney

Synopsis That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) showcases a delightful compilation of unforgettable scenes curated by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. This sequel to the original "That's Entertainment" goes beyond the typical musical numbers, delving into a rich tapestry of comedy and...

Direction Roy Del Ruth · W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Jack Benny · Eleanor Powell · Robert Taylor · Una Merkel

Synopsis Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) follows the story of Bob Gordon, who is in the midst of producing a new Broadway extravaganza but finds himself in a financial bind. A wealthy young widow, Lilian, offers to invest in the show...

Direction Richard Schickel

Cast Clint Eastwood · Gary Cooper · Ernest Hemingway · Sandra Shaw

Direction Malcolm Leo

Cast Brian Wilson · Dennis Wilson · Carl Wilson · Mike Love

Synopsis The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) presents an in-depth look at the iconic American rock band, The Beach Boys. This documentary features a collection of interviews, live concert performances, and memorable clips from films and television shows that showcase...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Jack Benny · Ida Lupino · Richard Arlen · Gail Patrick

Synopsis Artists & Models (1937) introduces Jack Benny in one of his early leading film roles, delivering a lively comedy filled with musical numbers. Benny portrays Mac Brewster, an advertising executive striving to retain his most significant client, a silver company...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast John Garfield · Joan Leslie · Dane Clark · Robert Hutton

Synopsis Hollywood Canteen (1944) follows the journey of two soldiers who, during their brief leave from active duty, spend three memorable nights at the iconic Hollywood Canteen. With the assistance of John Garfield, one of the soldiers, Slim, gets the chance...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Conrad Nagel · Buster Keaton · Jack Benny · John Gilbert

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Jack Benny · Priscilla Lane · Eddie "Rochester" Anderson · Edmund Gwenn

Synopsis The Meanest Man in the World (1943) follows the journey of Richard Clarke, a kind-hearted lawyer from a small town who ventures to New York City in pursuit of success. Initially, his efforts are met with little to no success....

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Jack Benny · Dorothy Lamour · Edward Arnold · Binnie Barnes

Synopsis Man About Town (1939) follows the story of a producer, Bob Temple, who has successfully brought an American theatrical production to London. Bob is deeply infatuated with his leading lady, Diana, but she does not reciprocate his romantic advances. In...

Direction Jean-Christophe Rosé

Cast Muhammad Ali · Max Baer · Jack Benny · Trevor Berbick

Synopsis Kings of the Ring (1995) is a BBC production that delves into the rich history of boxing's most prestigious division. This documentary offers an extensive and unbiased exploration, commencing with Jess Willard's triumph over Jack Johnson in Cuba and spanning...

Direction Benjamin Stoloff

Cast Gene Raymond · Nancy Carroll · Jack Benny · Sydney Howard

Synopsis Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934) follows the intricate web of suspects aboard an ocean liner after the murder of notorious underworld figure Lee Lother. The list of potential culprits is extensive. Anya Roysen, Lother's jealous mistress and a married woman, harbored resentment...

Direction Ralph Levy · Seymour Berns · Ralph Nelson

Cast William Lundigan · Art Gilmore · Jack Benny · Mary Costa

Direction Irving Brecher

Cast Betty Hutton · Ralph Meeker · Robert Keith · Adele Jergens

Synopsis Somebody Loves Me (1952) follows the journey of Blossom Seeley, a talented performer who ascends to fame on Broadway alongside her partner, Benny Fields. Their partnership is marked by success and camaraderie, but Blossom eventually decides to step back from...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Jack Benny · Joan Bennett · Mary Boland · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis Artists and Models Abroad (1938) follows the escapades of Buck Boswell and his all-female ensemble as they find themselves marooned in the City of Lights. Buck cleverly persuades the manager of the 'Hotel de Navarre' to provide lodging for his...

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Jack Benny · Ellen Drew · Eddie "Rochester" Anderson · Andy Devine

Synopsis Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) follows the comedic misadventures of radio celebrity Jack Benny, who finds himself compelled to validate his exaggerated tales of rugged living on a supposed Nevada ranch. This situation arises due to the persistent taunts from...

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Jack Benny · George Burns · Gracie Allen · Mary Boland

Synopsis College Holiday (1936) follows a group of enthusiastic college students who are eager to perform a musical extravaganza. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they are directed to a financially troubled hotel. Instead of rehearsing for their show,...

Direction Fred Smith · Roy E. Larsen

Cast Fred Allen · Jackson Beck · Bob Hope · Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

Synopsis Is Everybody Listening? (S) (1947) explores the radio landscape of 1947, revealing that a significant majority of Americans—82 out of every 100, as indicated by the C.E. Hooper survey—were tuning in to network radio. The documentary features iconic performers and...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Jack Benny · Ted Healy · Una Merkel · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis It's in the Air (1935) follows the escapades of Calvin Churchill, a cunning trickster, and his loyal companion, "Clip" McGurk, as they find themselves in hot water with Internal Revenue agent Henry Potke. The duo's troubles stem from their neglect...