Cohen Film Collection introduces this classic short starring George Burns and Gracie Allen.
George Burns, wanting to buy a statue, encounters an obnoxious sales clerk. Once the man is thrown out, George thinks he's okay, but the proprietor introduces him to Gracie Allen and their conversation together only remotely resembles human communication!
A band short of one of the most popular swing orchestras of the 1930's. After a brief introduction of Shaw's theme song, "Nightmare," the band plays "Free Wheeling" as it is assembled. Helen Forest sings "I Have Eyes"and the band jams with "Shoot the Likker to Me, John Boy."
Cohen Film Collection introduces this classic comedy short starring George Burns and Gracie Allen
Cohen Film Collection introduces this classic comedy short starring W.C. Fields
Duke Ellington’s first filmed appearance. Trumpet player Arthur Whetsol and dancer Fredi Washington play Duke’s friends who help him save his piano from bill collectors. A glittering Harlem nightclub show is an authentic treat from the 1920’s. The Ellington Orchestra plays: “The Duke Steps Out,” ...
Duke presents Ivie Anderson (1904-1949) in the first of her two film appearances: many believe her to be his best featured vocalist and was with the Ellington Orchestra between 1931 and 1942. Musical numbers: "Lightnin," "Rockin' in Rhythm," "Stormy Weather" (vocal by Ivie Anderson), "Bugle Call ...
Cab Calloway stars as a ladies’ man dating the wife of a train porter who is frequently absent from home. In addition to this tongue-in-cheek plot, Cab Calloway and His Orchestra perform “Harlem Camp Meeting,” and Calloway has two vocals, “Zaz-zuh-zaz” and “The Lady with the Fan.”
Normal folk need never fear inanimate objects. Simply hide your real intentions from them, and this will prevent them from getting the upper hand regardless of the circumstances.
W.C. Fields’ prodigal son returns home to his parents’ snowbound cabin in the Yukon where he is welcomed with open arms. It’s comedy par excellence from whence comes the immortal line “… and it ain’t a fit night out for man nor beast.”
Cohen Film Collection introduces this classic short staring George Burns and Gracie Allen.
In this sequel to Waiting for Baby, Benchley explains in hilarious detail why the expectant father is the forgotten man.
Man Ray said he made this short in strick conformity with Surrealist principles.
Cohen Film Collection presents this classic comedy short starring W.C. Fields.
A song-filled short featuring composer and piano player Carmichael. Songs include “I’m Wrong,” “Washboard Blues,” “Old Rockin’ Chair” and “Stardust.”
Cohen Film Collection introduces this classic comedy short starring Robert Benchley.
A couple of young newlyweds are enjoying their marital bliss when they have an unexpected house guest: an ex-husband, played by Catlett. It doesn't take much time before he wears out his welcome and the two men battle it out. They end up having to take the shenanigans to court and having the judg...
Cohen Film Collection introduces this classic short starring Bing Crosby. Marion Sayers is about to be married to a phony marquis (Luis Alberni), but Bing manages to catch her for himself after a humorous mix-up in several hotel rooms. Bing sings: “I Surrender Dear,” “Out of Nowhere,” “At Your C...
This short film featuring Don Aspiazu and his orchestra presents an excellent example of Cubano jazz from the 1920's and 1930's.
Cohen Film Collection introduces this classic comedy short starring Robert Benchley
A more integrated and consciously "surrealistic" work by Man Ray, inspired by Robert Desnos' poem, with a love affair that unites the whole film.
Man Ray and J.A. Boiffard explore an art connoisseur's modern chateau, and construct a number of visual jokes around it.
In his continuing examination of the battle of the sexes, Benchley concludes that it's not the husbands, but the wives who are at fault!
Feeling jumpy and out of sorts? You won't be after laughing at Benchley's hilarious explanation of why you've been that way and what you can do about it.
