Vic Damone
Biography: Vic Damone (born Vito Rocco Farinola in New York, June 12, 1928) is an American singer and entertainer. His father was an electrician; and his mother taught piano. His cousin was the actress and singer Doretta Morrow. Inspired by his favorite singer, Frank Sinatra, Damone began taking voice lessons. By mid 1947, Damone had signed a contract with Mercury Records. His first release, "I Have But One Heart", reached #7 on the Billboard chart. "You Do" reached the same peak. These were followed by a number of other hits. In 1948 he got his own weekly radio show, Saturday Night Serenade. In 1951, Damone appeared in two movies: The Strip and Rich, Young and Pretty. From 1951 to 1953 he served in the United States Army, but before going into the service he recorded a number of songs which were released during that time. After leaving the service, he married the Italian actress Pier Angeli (Anna Maria Pierangeli), and in 1954 made two more movies: Deep in My Heart and Athena. He also made some guest appearances on Milton Berle's television show in 1954. He has been married five times; besides to Pier Angeli also to actress and singer Diahann Carroll.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 12, 1928
Deathday: N/A
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Mantovani, the King of Strings
2014-05-26
Mantovani, the King of Strings
Overview: Known for his unmistakable cascading strings and recordings such as Charmaine, Mantovani enthralled the world with his sublime arrangements. This is the story of the man and his music.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: it
Release Date: 2014-05-26
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Kismet
1955-10-08
Kismet
Overview: A silver-tongued poet and self-proclaimed "King of the Beggars" searches old Baghdad for a rich bachelor to marry his dreamy daughter, Marsinah. Along the way, he poses as the renowned sorcerer Hajj and gets in and out of scrapes with an elderly thief, a dim-witted wazir, and his wife. Meanwhile, his daughter develops feelings for a handsome caliph.
Genres: Music Romance Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-10-08
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Hell to Eternity
1960-08-01
Hell to Eternity
Overview: Based on the story about Guy Gabaldon, a Los Angeles Hispanic boy raised in the 1930s by a Japanese-American foster family. After Pearl Harbor, his foster family is interned at the Manzanar camp for Japanese Americans, while he enlists in the Marines, where his ability to speak Japanese becomes a vital asset. During the Battle of Saipan, he convinces 800 Japanese to surrender after their general commits suicide.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-08-01
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The Strip
1951-08-31
The Strip
Overview: Drummer Stanley Maxton moves to Los Angeles with dreams of opening his own jazz club, but falls in with a gangster and a nightclub dancer and ends up accused of her murder.
Genres: Crime Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-08-31
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Athena
1954-11-04
Athena
Overview: A stuffy young lawyer's outlook on life drastically changes when he meets a perky health food enthusiast and her wacky family.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-11-04
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Hit the Deck
1955-02-24
Hit the Deck
Overview: Sailors on leave in San Francisco get mixed up in love and show business.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-02-24
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Rich, Young and Pretty
1951-07-09
Rich, Young and Pretty
Overview: A rancher's daughter visits Paris to meet her mother and find love.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-07-09
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The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
1965-11-28
The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
Overview: Everyone knows the story of Red Riding Hood. But every story has two sides and now the wolf has finally told his. This original musical comedy special, with songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, first aired on November 28, 1965 on ABC.
Genres: Fantasy Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-11-28
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Spree
1967-06-21
Spree
Overview: This documentary on the nightlife of Las Vegas was filmed primarily at the Topicana and Dunes Hotels, respectively, in 1962-63. Musical numbers performed by the film's stars aside, "Spree" also includes scenes of gambling casinos, cock fights and boxing.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-06-21
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That's Entertainment!
1974-06-21
That's Entertainment!
Overview: Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Genres: Documentary Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-06-21
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Night of 100 Stars II
1985-03-10
Night of 100 Stars II
Overview: This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-10
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Deep in My Heart
1954-12-09
Deep in My Heart
Overview: Biographic movie about the American composer Sigmund Romberg.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-12-09
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Meet Me in Las Vegas
1956-03-09
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Overview: Chuck Rodwell is a gambling cowboy who discovers that he's lucky at the roulette wheel if he holds hands with dancer Marie. However, Marie doesn't like to hold hands with him, at least not in the beginning...
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-03-09
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Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
2020-03-06
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth
Overview: An illuminating portrait of Jay Sebring — the long-forgotten artist, designer, and entrepreneur who created a billion-dollar hair & beauty industry and defined iconic Hollywood styles for men.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-03-06
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Judy Garland Duets
2005-06-04
Judy Garland Duets
Overview: Judy performs beloved musical numbers with Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, and more in this series of classic duets from The Judy Garland Show.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-04
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Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
1998-05-15
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century
Overview: Acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century, Arena explores the rise of the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra from his early family background to overwhelming show business success. Interviews with friends, family and associates reveal a star-studded career in music and film alongside a fascinating private life of four marriages, liaison with the Kennedy family, Las Vegas business interests and an alleged association with the Mafia
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-15
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The Woman Who Came from the Sea
1954-01-22
The Woman Who Came from the Sea
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Genres: War Drama
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1954-01-22
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The Stingiest Man in Town
1956-12-23
The Stingiest Man in Town
Overview: This is a musical version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Ebenezer Scrooge is given a chance to reform and save his soul. He is visited by 4 ghosts and is shown visions of his past life and the consequences of his life on others.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-12-23
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