Elsa Maxwell Movies

In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for...

Genre: Romance

Cast: Tommy Morton

Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Bud Abbott

Guests at a women's residence club help a jilted small-town girl turn to modelling.

Genre: Drama

Cast: Linda Darnell

When a waiter gives a society girl a public spanking for attending a Communist rally, her soup-tycoon uncle makes the waiter a vice-president of his...

Genre: Comedy

Cast: George Murphy

This revealing documentary from director Philippe Kohly examines the storied life of renowned soprano Maria Callas, from her troubled childhood in...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: María Callas

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a...

Genre: Comedy

Cast: William Terry

This black & white novelty film features Egyptian actor Alex d'Arcy -- playing the part of a discharged American soldier -- traveling the French...

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Cast: Alexander D'Arcy

Fictionalized biography of George Gershwin and his fight to bring serious music to Broadway.

Genre: Music

Cast: Robert Alda

This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance...

Genre: Documentary

Cast: Carey Wilson

This short shows how Hollywood gets ready for the world premiere of an "important" movie. The film celebrated here is Marie Antoinette (1938), which...

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Cast: Judy Garland

In this comedic short, a reporter wins a boxer's contract and decides to stage an exhibition fight for a society ladies' Milk Fund benefit bazaar.

Genre: Comedy

Cast: Elsa Maxwell