TCM Schedule for Monday December 5 - 90th Anniversary of Vitaphone

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TCM celebrates the 90th birthday of Warner Bros. early disc-based film sound system with a full day, including a slew of rare shorts.

(all times Eastern)

6:00 AM JACK HALEY IN 'SUCCESS' (1931)
A man with bad vision has to become a baseball player to win the woman he loves. Dir: Alf Goulding Cast: Jack Haley , Helen Lynd , BW-17 mins,

6:00 AM SEEING RED (1939)
In this short film, a man fired from his job places a curse on his former boss. Vitaphone Release B194-195. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Red Skelton , John Regan , Mary Wickes . BW-19 mins,

6:00 AM ALL GIRL REVUE (1940)
Women are put in charge of all city positions for a day in this musical short. Vitaphone Release B262. Dir: Lloyd French Cast: June Allyson , Beverly Kirk , Crane Sisters . BW-8 mins,

6:00 AM PAREE, PAREE (1934)
In this musical short, a condensed version of "Fifty Million Frenchmen" (1931), a wealthy American meets the girl of his dreams and makes a bet that they will be engaged without her knowing of his riches. Vitaphone Release 1752-1753. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Bob Hope , Charles La Torre , Lorraine Collier . BW-21 mins,

6:00 AM HARRY GRIBBON IN "ART TROUBLE" (1934)
In this short film, two house painters impersonate two art students and go to Paris. Vitaphone Release 1674-1675. Dir: Ralph Staub Cast: Hope Landin , Don Tomkins , Beatrice Blinn . BW-21 mins,

6:00 AM UPS AND DOWNS (1937)
In this short musical, an elevator operator and an engaged girl in love dodge the girl's fiancee and attempt to win over her father. Vitaphone Release B36-37. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: June Allyson , Hal LeRoy , Phil Silvers . BW-22 mins,

8:15 AM BETTER 'OLE, THE (1926)
In this silent film, friends face misadventures during World War I Dir: Charles Reisner Cast: Sydney Chaplin , Doris Hill , Harold Goodwin . BW-95 mins,

10:15 AM OKAY, JOSÉ (1935)
A salesman must find and capture a notorious Mexican bandit in this comedic short. Vitaphone Release 7071-7072. Dir: Ralph Staub Cast: Sam Appel , Frank Puglia , El Brendel . C-18 mins,

10:15 AMGOOD MORNING, EVE! (1934)
In this short musical comedy, Adam and Eve go on a adventure that leads them from the Garden of Eden to Florida. Vitaphone Release 1702-1703. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Vernon Dent , Wild Bill Elliott , Leon Errol . C-19 mins,

10:15 AM OUT WHERE THE STARS BEGIN (1938)
This musical short spoofs the production of Hollywood movies. Dir: Bobby Connolly Cast: Fritz Feld , Jeffery Lynn , Armida . C-19 mins,

11:30 AM WINNAH!, THE (1934)
A college prepares for a sporting match against a rival university in this musical short film. Vitaphone Release 1698-1699. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Arthur Lake , Florence Lake , Ralph Riggs . BW-21 mins,

11:30 AM 20,000 CHEERS FOR THE CHAIN GANG (1933)
In this short film, convicts escape from a prison, but long to return when they discover how luxurious it has become. Vitaphone Release 1535-1536. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Harry Shannon , Jerry Bergen , James Baskett . BW-20 mins,

11:30 AM PRIVATE LESSONS (1934)
In this musical short, a shoes salesman is hired by a dancer to give private lessons. Vitaphone Release 1642-1643. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Hal LeRoy , Dawn O'Day , Dorothy Dare . BW-22 mins,

11:30 AM KING FOR A DAY (1934)
In this comedic short, a talented tap dancer who can't get an audition uses his prowess at playing craps to gain ownership of a musical show. Vitaphone Release 1687-1688. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Bill Robinson , Ernest Whitman , Dusty Fletcher . BW-21 mins,

11:30 AM SOFT DRINKS AND SWEET MUSIC (1934)
In this short film, a soda jerk/songwriter dreams of performing his songs on Broadway. Vitaphone Release 1776-1777. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Buddy Doyle , Billie Leonard , Georgie Price . BW-22 mins,

1:45 PM JIMMIE LUNCEFORD AND HIS DANCE ORCHESTRA (1937)
In this short, Jimmie Lunceford and his orchestra perform such musical classics as "Nagasaki" and "Rhythm Is Our Business." Vitaphone Release 2062. Dir: Joseph Henabery BW-10 mins,

1:45 PM YACHT PARTY, THE (1932)
Roger Wolfe Kahn and His Orchestra play big band songs of the era on a yacht in this short film. Vitaphone Release 1457. Dir: Roy Mack BW-9 mins,

1:45 PM JOHNNY GREEN & HIS ORCHESTRA (1935)
In this short film, Johnny Green and his orchestra liven things up at a slow-moving vacation resort with such musical numbers as "Go Into Your Dance." Vitaphone Release 1867. Dir: Joseph Henabery Cast: Dave Terry , The Foursome , Jay Johnson . BW-11 mins,

1:45 PM INGENUES 'THE BAND BEAUTIFUL', THE (1928)
In this short film, an all-woman orchestra plays such popular musical selections as "Changes" and "Tiger Rag." Vitaphone Release 2573. BW-9 mins,

1:45 PM MILLS BLUE RHYTHM BAND (1933)
In this short film, several musical and dance acts perform to such selections as "Peanut Vendor" and "Tony's Wife." Vitaphone Release 1586. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Hamtree Harrington , Blues McAllister , BW-11 mins,

1:45 PM HARRY RESER AND HIS ESKIMOS (1936)
This frosty, melodious short film stars Harry Reser and his orchestra performing such musical selections as "You Hit the Spot" and "Tap on Toe." Vitaphone Release 1983. Dir: Roy Mack BW-9 mins,

1:45 PM SWING CAT'S JAMBOREE (1938)
In this short musical, Louis Prima and his jazz quartette play such musical selections as "Please Be Kind" and "Loch Lomond." Vitaphone Release B138. Dir: Roy Mack BW-9 mins,

1:45 PM CAB CALLOWAY'S HI-DE-HO (1937)
Cab Calloway is told by a fortune teller that he will better his lot in life in this musical short film. Vitaphone Release 2078. Dir: Roy Mack BW-11 mins,

1:45 PM GUS ARNHEIM AND HIS COCOANUT GROVE ORCHESTRA (1928)
In this musical short, pianist Gus Arnheim leads his orchestra in such popular tunes as "Flapperette" and "Sing Me a Baby Song." Vitaphone Release 2136. BW-10 mins,

1:45 PM CLAUDE HOPKINS AND BAND IN "BARBER SHOP BLUES" (1933)
In this short film, a barber shop owner wins a sweepstake and hires an orchestra to play for his customers. Vitaphone Release 1551. Dir: Joseph Henabery Cast: Four Step Brothers , Claude Hopkins & Orchestra , Orlando Roberson . BW-10 mins,

3:45 PM TROUBLE IN TOYLAND (1935)
Child performers protest against Santa Claus' unfair policies. Dir: Joseph Henabery Cast: Roy LeMay , Dudley Clements , May Parish . BW-22 mins, CC,

3:45 PM SMASH YOUR BAGGAGE (1932)
In this short film, a group of porters in a train station perform musical numbers to raise money for a sick member of their group. Vitaphone Release 1387. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Emmett Wallace , Lew Payton , Carrie Marrier . BW-9 mins,

3:45 PM BUZZIN' AROUND (1933)
In his rush to demonstrate his invention of "wonder liquid," a country boy unknowingly grabs a jar of moonshine instead in this short film. Vitaphone Release 1509-1510. Dir: Alfred J. Goulding Cast: Alice May Tuck , Al Ochs , Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle . BW-20 mins,

3:45 PM ALL-STAR VAUDEVILLE (1935)
This short film presents a miniature vaudeville review, featuring such selections as "Why Don't You Practice What You Preach?" and "The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady." Vitaphone Release 1791. BW-11 mins,

3:45 PM BELIEVE IT OR NOT #1 (1931)
This short entry in the "Believe It Or Not" series focuses on various sites and oddities to be found in northern Africa. Vitaphone Release 1282. BW-8 mins,

3:45 PM HOW TO BREAK 90 #3 HIP ACTION (1933)
In this short film, golfer Bobby Jones explains how improper hip motion adversely affects the backswing. Vitaphone Release 5821. BW-9 mins,

3:45 PM ALL-COLORED VAUDEVILLE SHOW, AN (1935)
Famous African American vaudeville acts are featured in this musical short. Vitaphone Release 1819. BW-11 mins,

3:45 PM HOT NEWS MARGIE (1931)
In this short film, a reporter for a tabloid newspaper attempts to find out if a college football star is secretly married. Vitaphone Release 1290. Dir: Alfred J. Goulding Cast: George Offerman Jr. , Don Costello , Charles Wilson . BW-7 mins,

3:45 PM HOME RUN ON THE KEYS (1936)
In this short film, Babe Ruth proposes to put a song about baseball on the radio. Vitaphone Release 2073. Dir: Roy Mack Cast: Byron Gay , Babe Ruth , BW-9 mins,

3:45 PM RAMBLING 'ROUND RADIO ROW 4 (TITO GUIZAR) (1933)
A gossip columnist introduces various musical acts, including Tito Guizar. Vitaphone Release 1632. BW-10 mins,

6:00 PM JAZZ SINGER, THE (1927)
A cantor's son breaks with family tradition to go into show business. Dir: Alan Crosland Cast: Al Jolson , May McAvoy , Warner Oland . BW-96 mins, CC,

6:00 PM VOICE THAT THRILLED THE WORLD, THE (1943)
This short film traces the history of sound in the movies, featuring snippets from early sound pictures. Vitaphone Release 1179A. Dir: Jean Negulesco Cast: Sheldon Jett , BW-18 mins,

8:00 PM HORACE HEIDT AND HIS CALIFORNIANS (1929)
The popular dance band performs four of its biggest hits. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Horace Heidt , BW-9 mins,

8:00 PM TRIXIE FRIGANZA IN "MY BAG O' TRIX" (1929)
In this short film, Trixie Friganza performs a vaudeville act involving a song and story. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Trixie Friganza , BW-10 mins,

8:00 PM RAY MAYER & EDITH EVANS IN "THE COWBOY AND THE GIRL" (1928)
In this short film, Ray Mayer and Edith Evans perform a musical routine dressed in Western attire. BW-9 mins,

8:00 PM HAZEL GREEN AND COMPANY (1928)
The popular jazz singer performs her song and dance act. Dir: Bryan Foy Cast: Joe Lacurta , The Vitaphone Symphony Orchestra , Hazel Green . BW-8 mins, CC,

8:00 PM BABY ROSE MARIE THE CHILD WONDER (1929)
The incredibly talented Baby Rose Marie sings her heart out in this delightful short. Vitaphone Release 809. Dir: Bryan Foy BW-9 mins,

8:00 PM SHAW & LEE "THE BEAU BRUMMELS" (1928)
In this short film, comedic couple "The Beau Brummels" perform "While Strolling Through the Park" and "Don't Forget to Breathe or Else You'll Die." Cast: Sam Lee , Al Shaw , BW-9 mins,

8:00 PM GEORGIE PRICE IN "DON'T GET NERVOUS" (1929)
Georgie Price performs his musical routine in this short film. Dir: Bryan Foy BW-9 mins,

8:00 PM WILL H. HAYS INTRODUCES VITAPHONE (1926)
In this promotional short, part of the first program of shorts that accompanied "Don Juan" (1926), William Hays introduces to the audience the Vitaphone system. Vitaphone Release 192. BW-4 mins,

9:30 PM BORN AND LAWRENCE, THE COUNTRY GENTLEMEN (1928)
The vaudeville act sings three songs and performs their comedy routine. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Elmer Lawrence , Jack Born , BW-7 mins,

9:30 PM REVELERS, THE (1927)
The popular quintet perform three of their biggest hits. Cast: Lewis James , Elliott Shaw , Wilfred Glenn . BW-9 mins,

9:30 PM EDDIE WHITE IN 'I THANK YOU' (1928)
The popular Jewish comedian tells jokes and sings three songs. Cast: Eddie White , BW-9 mins,

9:30 PM CHAZ CHASE, THE UINQUE COMEDIAN (1928)
A man returns from a arty with an insatiable appetite. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Chaz Chase , BW-8 mins, CC,

9:30 PM FOY FAMILY IN "CHIPS OF THE OLD BLOCK", THE (1928)
This short film presents a vaudeville act performed by The Foy Family. Vitaphone Release 2580. Dir: Bryan Foy BW-8 mins,

9:30 PM HAPPY HOTTENTOTS, THE (1930)
In this short film, two desperate singers take a job as the singing act in a movie theater between shows, but soon regret their decision. Vitaphone Release 4393. Dir: Bryan Foy Cast: Marguerita Padula , Al Rensland , Billy Gilbert . BW-11 mins,

9:30 PM LAMBCHOPS (1929)
In this short film, George Burns and Gracie Allen perform a comic routine along with the musical number, "Do You Believe in Me? I Do." Vitaphone Release 891. Cast: George Burns , Gracie Allen , BW-8 mins,

9:30 PM CONLIN AND GLASS IN 'SHARPS AND FLATS' (1928)
A woman's attempts to sing are confounded by an inept accompanist. Cast: Myrtle Glass , Jimmy Conlin , BW-8 mins,

11:00 PM WHY BE GOOD? (1929)
A virtuous flapper gets into a compromising situation with the boss's son. Dir: William A. Seiter Cast: Colleen Moore , Neil Hamilton , Bodil Rosing . BW-81 mins,

12:30 AM DICK RICH AND HIS SYNCHO SYMPHONISTS (1928)
Dick Rich clowns with his dance band before they perform three of their biggest hits. Cast: Dick Rich , Cheri Rich , Sid Austin . BW-10 mins,

12:30 AM JACK WALDRON IN 'A BREATH OF BROADWAY' (1928)
In his only film appearance, the vaudeville star tells jokes and sings two songs. Cast: Jack Waldron , BW-8 mins,

12:30 AM BEN BERNIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA (1930)
The popular dance band performs four of its biggest hits. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Ben Bernie & Orchestra , Frances McCoy , Pat Kennedy . BW-9 mins,

12:30 AM HARRY FOX AND HIS SIX AMERICAN BEAUTIES (1929)
A singer performs two numbers backed by a sextet of chambermaids. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Marjorie Main , Harry Fox , BW-7 mins,

12:30 AM BRENNAN AND BUTLER IN 'YOU DON'T KNOW THE HALF OF IT' (1929)
A man interviews a self-styled sexpot. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Jay Brennan , Ann Butler , BW-9 mins,

12:30 AM ARTHUR PAT WEST IN 'SHIP AHOY' (1928)
A sailor on a yacht sings and dances with the passengers. Dir: Doc Salomon Cast: Harris Gordon , Pat West , Sidney D'Albrook . BW-8 mins,

1:45 AM SHOW GIRL IN HOLLYWOOD (1930)
A Broadway songbird goes to Hollywood in search of screen stardom. Dir: Mervyn LeRoy Cast: Alice White , Jack Mulhall , Blanche Sweet . BW-78 mins, CC,

3:15 AM BLOSSOM SEELEY AND BENNIE FIELDS (1928)
In this short film, Blossom Seeley and Benny Fields perform such musical numbers as "Call of the South" and "Hello Bluebird." Vitaphone Release 548. BW-10 mins,

3:15 AM TAL HENRY AND HIS NORTH CAROLINIANS (1929)
Tal Henry and His North Carolinians perform such musical numbers as "Come on Baby" and "Shame on You." Vitaphone Release 732. BW-9 mins,

3:15 AM HARRY WAYMAN'S DEBUTANTES (1928)
The all-female dance band performs three of its biggest hits. Cast: Harry Wayman , BW-8 mins,

3:15 AM FLORENCE BRADY IN 'A CYCLE OF SONGS' (1928)
The popular singer performs three songs. Cast: Florence Brady , BW-9 mins,

3:15 AM SHAW AND LEE IN 'GOING PLACES' (1930)
Two hobos get into a top restaurant claiming to be self-made men. BW-7 mins,

3:15 AM JANS AND WHALEN, TWO GOOD BOYS GONE WRONG (1929)
The vaudeville team perform two songs and engage in comic sparring. Dir: Murray Roth Cast: Harold Whalen , Harry Jans , BW-10 mins,

4:15 AM DON JUAN (1926)
In this silent film, the legendary lover fights to survive intrigue in the court of the Borgias. Dir: Alan Crosland Cast: John Barrymore , Mary Astor , Willard Louis . BW-112 mins,