Movies

Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but...

A POW marries a woman he meets in Mexico. Controversy erupts when people find out that she's one-quarter black.

This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from...

An aspiring singer is tasked with promoting the music catalogue of his great-grandfather, the famous songwriter Jimmy McHugh, recorded by everyone...

"Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer" is a feature-length documentary. In this entertaining look at the legendary singer's life, hosted by two-time...

Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first...

A multitude of entertainment's biggest stars come together to celebrate the life of the late Manie Sacks, recording executive for Columbia Records,...

The goings on of a few members of a radio show's audience is the premise for this feature film derived from the popular ABC radio show of the 1940s....

The life and career of one of America's leading cultural figures, told through video clips and rare photos.

Nat 'King' Cole sings "Frim Fram Sauce".

Documentary about the star-studded pre-inaugural gala that took place on January 19, 1961 to celebrate John F. Kennedy's election.

Nat 'King' Cole performs his hit "Errand Boy for Rhythm."

Nat 'King' Cole & Ida James wonders "Who's Been Eating My Porridge?"

This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles...

The King Cole Trio and Ida James perform the title song in this Soundie.

Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular music and dancing, and excerpts from newsreels and...

Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the...

Beloved singer Nat King Cole performs "Mona Lisa," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and more classic hits live.

A "Soundie" short subject featuring Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio performing the song "Shy Guy"