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Hollywood Hotel (1937), Crooner (1932), The Idolmaker (1980), Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), You Were Meant for Me (1948), Nashville (1975), A Hard Day's Night (1964) ... Let's take a look at the following list...

Hollywood Hotel (1937)

Hollywood Hotel (1937)

6.4/10 Musical, Comedy

Ronny Bowers, a saxophonist in Benny Goodman's band, has won a talent contest and a ten week contract with a film studio. On his first evening he is supposed to go with the studio's star Mona Marshall to a movie premiere. But this lady doesn't want to go, so the bosses decide to use for Mona a double, Virginia. When Mona finds out next morning that happened, she insis...Read all

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Crooner (1932)

Crooner (1932)

5.9/10 Musical, Comedy

Story of a saxophonist and his rise to fame as a singing star.

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The Idolmaker (1980)

The Idolmaker (1980)

7.0/10 Musical

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marcucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)

6.5/10 Musical, Comedy

When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world's biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.

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You Were Meant for Me (1948)

You Were Meant for Me (1948)

6.0/10 Musical, Comedy

1920's bandleader Chuck Arnold meets hometown girl Peggy at one of the band's dances and next day weds her. Though she loves him, life on the road becomes increasingly difficult for her, but it is the 1929 Crash that makes things really tough for the both of them.

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Nashville (1975)

Nashville (1975)

7.7/10 Comedy, Drama, Music

Over the course of a few hectic days, numerous interrelated people prepare for a political convention as secrets and lies are surfaced and revealed.

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A Hard Day's Night (1964)

A Hard Day's Night (1964)

7.6/10 Comedy, Music, Musical

Over two "typical" days in the life of The Beatles, the boys struggle to keep themselves and Sir Paul McCartney's mischievous grandfather in check while preparing for a live television performance.

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Almost Famous (2000)

Almost Famous (2000)

7.9/10 Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Music

A high-school boy is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone Magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.

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Head (1968)

Head (1968)

6.6/10 Musical, Comedy

The Monkees are tossed about in a psychedelic, surrealist, plotless, circular bit of fun fluff.

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Step Lively (1944)

Step Lively (1944)

6.1/10 Musical, Comedy

Gordon Miller is rehearsing a musical comedy in the penthouse suite of Gribble's hotel...on credit. The mounting bill is driving Gribble frantic. Chaos increases when playwright Glen Russell, whose dramatic play he thinks Miller is producing, arrives. But it turns out Russell can sing like Sinatra, and Miller has leading lady Christine turn on the charm. Can Miller's ...Read all

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The Vagabond Lover (1929)

The Vagabond Lover (1929)

5.3/10 Musical, Comedy

A zany musical about an amateur musician in search of work who impersonates a big band leader.

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Ring-A-Ding Rhythm (1962)

Ring-A-Ding Rhythm (1962)

10.0/10 Musical, Comedy

Two teens (Helen Shapiro, Craig Douglas) organize a jazz festival despite objections from the mayor (Felix Felton).

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Can't Stop the Music (1980)

Can't Stop the Music (1980)

4.2/10 Musical

A pseudo autobiography of disco's The Village People.

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Help! (1965)

Help! (1965)

7.2/10 Adventure, Comedy, Musical

Sir Ringo Starr finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult, and his fellow members of The Beatles must try to protect him from it.

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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

6.8/10 Comedy, Music

Singer Dewey Cox overcomes adversity to become a musical legend.

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Fisherman's Friends (2019)

Fisherman's Friends (2019)

7.0/10 Drama, Comedy

Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.

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The Perils of Pauline (1947)

The Perils of Pauline (1947)

6.5/10 Musical, Comedy

The real life story of actress Pearl White during her rise to fame in silent serials.

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That Thing You Do! (1996)

That Thing You Do! (1996)

6.9/10 Comedy, Drama, Music

A local Pennsylvania band scores a one hit wonder in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as they can, with lots of help from its manager.

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