Pinky Tomlin
Also Known As: Truman Virgil Tomlin
Biography: Truman Virgil "Pinky" Tomlin (September 9, 1907 - December 12, 1987) was an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and actor of the 1930s and 1940s.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Eros, Arkansas, USA
Birthday: September 09, 1907
Deathday: December 12, 1987
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Here Comes Elmer
Overview: 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 toward stardom in the big city. Their journey begins when Elmer decides to eject their female singer because she isn't really right. Unfortunately, her angry father is their sponsor and when he finds out, he withdraws all support.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-11-15
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Paddy O'Day
Overview: A wealthy, eccentric collector of stuffed birds and a beautiful Russian singer provide refuge to an orphaned Irish child who has arrived illegally in New York.
Genres: Comedy Drama Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-01-17
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With Love and Kisses
Overview: A naïve farmer writing songs tries his chances in New York. Unlucky, he is helped by a crooner who lusts after one of his songs. Ignoring the real value of his composition, he sold it for the money he owed to his friends: $200.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-12-06
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Thanks for Listening
Overview: Homer Tompkins, a trusting young musician with aspirations of becoming a radio star, is installed in a fine set of offices in Reno by a quartet of con artists who have bugged rooms and suites, with the title of "professional listener", and he passes off what he hears to his employers, Lulu, Trixie, Maurice and Champ and they use the information for blackmail purposes. They also so involve his sweetheart, Toots, that he can not withdraw even when he finally learns he is being used as a tool.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-07-12
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Swing It Professor
Overview: A music professor is fired from his job for not knowing enough about modern "swing" music. He goes to Chicago to learn more about the subject in hopes of getting his job back, but he winds up getting mixed up with gangsters.
Genres: Music Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-03-13
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Times Square Lady
Overview: A young Iowa woman inherits her late estranged father's New York business, but the dead man's crooked associates think they can outwit the naive heir and seize control.
Genres: Music Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-03-08
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Boy Meets Joy
Overview: An assortment of musical acts parade before the camera; Joy Hodges and Pinky Tomlin sing; The Elderblooms, a group of ladies ranging in age from 63 to 76, sing a song; acrobatic dancer Lucille Page does a turn; and young Mary Ruth winds it up playing a classical piece on the piano. Disjointed is the word.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-09-06
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Sing Me a Song of Texas
Overview: The two nieces of the deceased Charley Bronson arrive to learn that an unknown judge will determine which one of them will inherit his ranch. But Bronson is still alive and posing as the cook. Hilda learns of this and sets out to use this information to win the ranch from her cousin Laurie.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-02-08
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Down in 'Arkansaw'
Overview: A government representative travels to the backwoods of Arkansas to convince the people there of the benefits to them of a proposed dam on their river.
Genres: Music Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-10-07
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Smart Girl
Overview: Socialite Pat Reynolds (Ida Lupino) is forced to become the "smart girl" of the title when her wealthy father commits suicide, leaving nothing but a pile of debts. Pat sets up a successful hat-designing business, providing the sole support for herself and her sister Kay (Gail Patrick). So devoted is Pat to Kay's welfare that she stands by in stoic silence as Kay begins romancing Pat's sweetie Nick Graham (Kent Taylor).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-07-16
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King Solomon of Broadway
Overview: An underworld character wins a Broadway nightclub in a card game.
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-09-30
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She Couldn't Say No
Overview: An heiress decides to pass out anonymous gifts in a small town.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-02-15
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Sing While You're Able
Overview: A toy company owner and his daughter find a singing hillbilly in the Arkansas backwoods and take him back to the big city in hopes of helping their radio show ratings.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-03-20
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A Night in a Music Hall
Overview: The first in a series called "Music Hall Vanities". Pinky Tomlin sings one of his own songs and Betty Atkinson, Hollywood's first choice for majorette or jitter-bugging roles, extends her range to acrobatic dancing. The Fanchonettes dancers also stay busy.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-01-03
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