Carmen Miranda Movies

Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies. The candidate...

Broadway partners Vicky Lane and Dan Christy have a tiff over Christy's womanizing. Jealous Vicky takes up with her old flame and former dance...

A celebration of Hollywood in the 1930s, featuring a compilation of clips from features and newsreels of the era.

A biography of the Portuguese-born Brazilian singer Carmen Miranda, whose most distinctive feature was her tutti-frutti hat. From her arrival in the...

A look at Rio's cultural, political and technical revolutions since the 1970s to 2011

Documentary about the presence of Latin American culture and actors in American movies.

A man is looking for a radio singer named "Dulcineia." For this, he goes through the biggest hassles and problems. The plot, in fact, is an excuse...

Short documentary about Carmen Miranda, with some of her songs, rare footage of the "lost" film "Banana-da-Terra" and scenes of her funeral, in 1955.

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

A man in charge of a publicity campaign for bananas decides to kidnap the Queen of 'Bananaland', a tropical island paradise, and take her to Rio,...

In the aftermath of Stonewall, a newly politicized Vito Russo found his voice as a gay activist and critic of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. He...

"Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."

Mother and daughter compete over same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.

Between August 23 and 31, 1983, at the "Circo Massimo", in Rome, there was a musical event that brought together artists from Bahia. This film brings...

Reenactments of actual USO experiences of its female stars entertaining troops overseas.

An irresistible journey through the universe of the singer and composer that revolutionized the song in Brazil and influenced generations of...

A documentary about Orson Welles's unfinished three-part film about South America.

A film essay about Brazil discovered through Orson Welles' eyes during the shooting of It's All True.

Burlesque queen Doll Face Carroll is dismissed from an audition for a legitimate Broadway show because she lacks culture. Her boss/manager Mike...

Inspirational documentary short film featuring Hollywood stars promoting the sales of War Bonds through songs and skits. Preserved by the Academy...