Acting
Bob Crosby
Born August 23, 1913 · Spokane, Washington, USA
Died March 9, 1993 · aged 79
George Robert Crosby (August 23, 1913 – March 9, 1993) was an American jazz singer and bandleader, best known for his group the Bob-Cats, which formed around 1935. The Bob-Cats were a New Orleans Dixieland-style jazz octet. He was the younger brother of famed singer and actor Bing Crosby. On TV, Bob Crosby guest-starred in The Gisele MacKenzie Show. He was also a regular cast member of The Jack Be…
Known For
The Greatest Show on Earth · 1952The Greatest Show on Earth
★ 6.41952
MovieDramaRomance
To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.
Road to Bali · 1952Road to Bali
★ 6.21952
MovieComedyAdventure
Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie with each other for the favours of Princess Lala. The hazardous dive produces a chest of priceless jewels which arouses the less romantic interest of some shady locals.
Presenting Lily Mars · 1943Presenting Lily Mars
★ 6.51943
MovieMusicRomance
Starstruck Indiana small-town girl Lily is pestering theatrical producer John Thornway for a role but he is reluctant.
Holiday Inn · 1942Holiday Inn
★ 7.11942
MovieComedyDrama
Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.
Thousands Cheer · 1943Thousands Cheer
★ 6.41943
MovieComedyRomance
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars.
Reveille with Beverly · 1943Reveille with Beverly
★ 7.51943
MovieComedyMusic
Beverly Ross, the switchboard operator at a local radio station, jumps at the chance to be the DJ for an early morning show before the soldiers at a nearby army camp assemble for reveille. Beverly, with her modern music, camp bulletins and chatter, is a hit with the soldiers. Beverly's younger brother and his two buddies are soldiers at the camp. The buddies vie for Beverly's attentions.
Sis Hopkins · 1941Sis Hopkins
★ 6.31941
MovieComedy
An unsophisticated farm girl enrolls in college and stars in the campus musical.
See Here, Private Hargrove · 1944See Here, Private Hargrove
★ 6.51944
MovieComedyRomance
Journalist Marion Hargrove enters the Army intending to supplement his income by writing about his training experiences. He muddles through basic training at Fort Bragg with the self-serving help of a couple of buddies intent on cutting themselves in on that extra income.
