Movies Similar to Richard Himber and His Orchestra

Pot o' Gold(1941)

Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle.

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Air Tonic(1933)

Ted Fio Rito and his Orchestra provide the title element with their snappy tunes fronted at different times by just starting out Betty Grable & Leif Erickson.

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Frank Sinatra: The Main Event(1974)

Charged with the electricity of a heavyweight prizefight, " The Main Event " was filmed live at Madison Square Garden, a venue usually reserved for sporting events and rock 'n' roll concerts. Sinatrra dazzies the crowd with contemporay numbers as " You are the Sunshine of My Life ", " Let Me Try Again " and delivers the knockout blow with signature tunes " My Kind of Town " and " My Way ".

6.7

You'll Find Out(1940)

The manager of Kay Kyser’s band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.

5.5

Swing Banditry(1936)

A group of musicians is determined to appear on a radio program.

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Pacific Paradise(1937)

In this MGM Miniature Musical, Harry Owens and his orchestra perform several song numbers.

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Hey, Rookie(1944)

Musical comedy star Jimmy Leighter wants to get away from show biz and his leading lady Winnie Clark, so he joins the Army. There he gets the order to put on a show, Winnie Clark appears in a camp show, hears about his task and offers him his help. He thinks, she does it for her publicity only, so he doesn't want to know anything about this, till he finds out, that she has no such intentions.

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Knights of Swing(2023)

Set in 1947, Knights of Swing is a feature film that chronicles a group of young jazz musicians whose dream is to form a “really swingin’ Big Band”. Unfortunately, things prove much more complicated when the community objects to the diversity of the band. Alliances form, and lines are drawn. What follows is soul searching, uplifting, and through music, our story illuminates forgiveness, healing and unconditional love.

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So's Your Uncle(1943)

Circumstances arise that result in a man impersonating his uncle. As the "uncle", he finds himself pursued by his girlfriend's aunt, who does not approve of their relationship.

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Eadie Was a Lady(1945)

In this amiable Columbia B musical, society girl Ann Miller escapes her Back Bay family by performing in the chorus line in a burlesque house. But trouble starts when her boss (William Wright) decides to build her up as a star. One of the many bread-and-butter Columbia productions graced by the contributions of Cole’s in-house dance studio. Cole dances behind Miller in “I’m Gonna See My Baby.” --Museum of Modern Art

4.0

The Audition(1933)

Phil Emerton and his band play tunes and accompany guest performers, including singer-dancer Hannah Williams, the singing Three X Sisters, and acrobatic tap dancers Larry & Larry.

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Henry Busse and His Orchestra(1940)

This one-reel musical short, part of the WB/Vitaphone Melody Master series, features the music of trumpet-player and orchestra leader Henry Busse and his Orchestra, playing their own arrangements of various popular songs of the time...or in the Warners' song library. Those include "Wang Wang Blues," "Hot Lips" and "Along the Santa Fe Trail."

2.0

The Band Beautiful(1928)

The Ingenues perform "Tiger Rag," "Changes," "Mighty Lak' a Rose," "Keep Sweeping the Cobwebs Off the Moon," and "Shaking the Blues Away."

4.0

King of Jazz(1930)

Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.

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Sex, Maracas & Chihuahuas(2016)

A joyful tale filled with music. The rise of radio. The jazz big bands. The legendary clubs and ballrooms. The soundtracks of the great musical films and TV shows. Sex and romance, gangsters, luxury cars and palm trees. From Barcelona to New York, with a stop in Cuba. The birth of Las Vegas. The sound of the maracas. Chihuahuas everywhere. The incredible life story of Xavier Cugat (1900-90).

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Eccentrics, the Sunny Side of the Street(2016)

The story of Fabian, who at the end of the 1950s returns from England to Poland. Together with a group of eccentric musicians, he forms a big band, which becomes a huge success after its first performance. The star of the band, and soon Fabian's sweetheart, becomes the seductive and mysterious Modesta. The king and queen of swing set off on a crazy tour of Poland. Their life, although reality does not favor it, begins to resemble, a Hollywood movie. This raises the interest of the relevant services.

6.1

Melody for Two(1937)

A singing bandleader signs on with an all-girls band.

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Pardon My Rhythm(1944)

A high school bandleader captures the interest of a popular co-ed.

5.5

All Star Melody Masters(1943)

Cole Porter times three! Al Kemp and His Orchestra swing "Begin the Beguine," Emil Coleman and His Orchestra sell us "Just One of Those Things," and Skinnay Ennis and His Orchestra love some "(Let's Do It) Let's Fall in Love."

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Swing Fever(1943)

Comedy about a bandleader with hypnotic powers.

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