Kay Kyser
Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies. Date of Birth 18 June 1905, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA Date of Death 23 July 1985, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (heart attack)
Stage Door Canteen
as Kay KyserA young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous...
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My Favorite Spy
as Kay KyserThe Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy...
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The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels,...
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Swing Fever
as Lowell BlackfordComedy about a bandleader with hypnotic powers.
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Show-Business at War
as SelfA multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
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That's Right - You're Wrong
as Kay KyserJ. D. Forbes, head of the almost-bankrupt Four Star Studios in Hollywood contacts band leader...
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Thousands Cheer
as Kay KyserAcrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones,...
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Showbiz Goes to War
as (archive footage)While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World...
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You'll Find Out
as HimselfThe manager of Kay Kyser’s band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky...
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Playmates
as Kay KyserLulu Monahan, the press agent for John Barrymore, is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio...
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Around the World
as Kay KyserBandleader Kay Kyser takes his troupe of nutty musicians, goofball comics and pretty girl...
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Carolina Blues
as HimselfWhen he loses his lead singer, bandleader Kay Kyser can't find a replacement he likes.
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Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
as HimselfHedda Hopper guides us through some of Hollywood's sights; the home of William S. Hart and a Kay...
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Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
as uncreditedHedda Hopper plays hostess at a party for her (grown) son William (DeWolfe Jr.). Hopper, attends...
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Africa Squeaks
as Cake Icer (voice)Porky Pig goes on a safari in Africa, and runs into an assortment of crazy animals, wacky...
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The Mike Douglas Show
as SelfThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...
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