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ALOHA FROM HAWAII
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YANKEE DOODLE DANDY
1943 Stars; James Cagney. Co-Stars; Joan Leslie,
Walter Huston, Jeanne Cagney, Francis Langford
THIS IS THE GEORGE M. COHAN STORY!
George M. Cohan was born on the 4th of July, his career
spanned 55 years on stage, the writing of more than 35
plays and 500 songs. "Harrigan", "Give My Regards To
Broadway", and "Yankee Doodle Dandy", are among the many. Premiered in 1942, this war time salute to American
Patriotism was just what the people needed.
Other songs included "Grand Old Flag", and "Over There".
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THREE LITTLE WORDS
1950 Stars; Fred Astaire, Red Skelton,
Vera Ellen and Arlene Dahl.
Co-Stars: Debbie Reynolds & Keenan Wynn
This is the story of Tin Pan Alley's legendary songwriting
team of Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby.
Songs include "I Wanna Be Loved By You", and "Who's Sorry Now".
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BENNY GOODMAN STORY
1955, Stars; Steve Allen, Donna Reed,
Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, Ben Pollack,
Teddy Wilson and Edward "Kid" Ory.
Special Guest Stars; Harry James, Martha
Tilton and Ziggy Elman.
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BUDDY HOLLY STORY
1978 Stars; Gary Busey, Don Stroud, Charles
Martin Smith, Conrad Janis, William Jordan.
Gary Busey was nominated for an Oscar for his performance
as the great Buddy Holly!
Buddy Holly and The Crickets went from playing at the roller
rink in Lubbock, Texas to national stardom in three short
years. With such hits as "That'll Be The Day", "It's So Easy", and "Peggy Sue".
At the age of 22, Holly had it all--chart topping singles,
a beautiful wife and international acclaim--until tragedy
ended a brillant career, but not his music.
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