Bobby Connolly

Bobby Connolly

William Harold "Bobby" Connolly (July 4, 1897 - February 29, 1944) was an American director and choreographer for both film and the Broadway stage. Connolly received four Academy Awards nominations, all in the category of Best Dance Direction, for his work on the films Go Into Your Dance (1935), Broadway Hostess (1935), Cain and Mabel (1936), and Ready, Willing and Able (1937). Other film credits include dance director for The Wizard of Oz (1939) and For Me and My Gal (1942).

  • Title: Bobby Connolly
  • Popularity: 1.067
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1897-07-04
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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  • Also Known As: William Harold Connolly, Bobby Connelly, Bob Connolly
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Bobby Connolly Movies

  • 1936
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    Behind the Scenes of Cain and Mabel
    Behind the Scenes of Cain and Mabel

    6 1936 HD

    A behind-the-scenes look at the massive preparation in the production of Cosmopolitan's lavish musical comedy romance, 'Cain and Mabel."

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  • 1935
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    A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio
    A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio

    5.2 1935 HD

    This short shows the entrances of the various Hollywood studios, then specifically visits Warner Bros. / First National Studios. We start at the...

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  • 1938
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    The Patient in Room 18
    The Patient in Room 18

    5.1 1938 HD

    Choreographer Bob Connolly and prolific screenwriter Crane Wilbur teamed up on the direction of Warner Bros.' The Patient in Room 18. Patric Knowles...

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  • 1939
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    At the Circus
    At the Circus

    6.3 1939 HD

    Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's accomplices steal the money so he can take...

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    Out Where the Stars Begin
    Out Where the Stars Begin

    6.5 1938 HD

    When the ballerina star of a musical feature walks off in a huff, aided by the fit-throwing director, her understudy steps in and a star is born.

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  • 1944
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    11th. Naval District "United States Coast Guard Band"
    11th. Naval District "United States Coast Guard Band"

    4 1944 HD

    A patriotic wartime short showcasing the U.S. Coast Guard Band, led by singer Rudy Vallee, and saluting the Naval branches of the military.

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  • 1937
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    A Day at Santa Anita
    A Day at Santa Anita

    5 1937 HD

    Orphaned horse-trainer's little daughter has reciprocated bond with horse, which needs her presence to win races.

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  • 1937
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    Expensive Husbands
    Expensive Husbands

    4.8 1937 HD

    Unable to get work in her home country, Laurine Lynne (Beverly Roberts) travels to Vienna where her press agent, Joe Craig (Allyn Joslyn), convinces...

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    Cain and Mabel
    Cain and Mabel

    6.3 1936 HD

    A chorus girl and a heavyweight boxer are paired romantically as a publicity stunt.

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    Colleen
    Colleen

    5.3 1936 HD

    Musical about dingaling millionaire businessman Cedric Ames and his various employees

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    The Devil's Saddle Legion
    The Devil's Saddle Legion

    0.5 1937 HD

    Tal is in a lot of trouble. Seems that his father has been murdered while he was in Montana and they put the blame on him. Also, he has been framed...

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  • 1937
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    Little Pioneer
    Little Pioneer

    5 1937 HD

    In 1880 South Africa, young Betsy has an adventure involving Zulu Tribesmen, Dutch Settlers, The Vortrekkers, and her older brother's romance of...

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  • 1939
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    Honolulu
    Honolulu

    6.1 1939 HD

    Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.

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    Changing of the Guard
    Changing of the Guard

    1 1936 HD

    On New Year's Eve, a girl is told a story by her grandfather about his days in a military regiment; then, the girl dreams she's at the Changing of...

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  • 1934
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    Flirtation Walk
    Flirtation Walk

    5.3 1934 HD

    A private stationed in Hawaii gets involved with the general's engaged daughter. In order to avoid a scandal, the pair break up, but meet again years...

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  • 1937
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    Ready, Willing and Able
    Ready, Willing and Able

    5.2 1937 HD

    Two starving songwriters will only get funding if they get British actress Jane Clarke to star in their show.

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  • 1937
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    Ready, Willing and Able
    Ready, Willing and Able

    5.2 1937 HD

    Two starving songwriters will only get funding if they get British actress Jane Clarke to star in their show.

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  • 1935
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    Sweet Music
    Sweet Music

    5.7 1935 HD

    A midwest band leader and his lead singer share a love-hate relationship as they try for success in New York.

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  • 1937
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    The Littlest Diplomat
    The Littlest Diplomat

    2.5 1937 HD

    Young Sybil visits her grandfather, a British Colonel stationed at a garrison in India, and she helps negotiate a diplomatic truce between him and...

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    Romance Road
    Romance Road

    4 1938 HD

    A Royal Canadian Mounted Police sergeant must mediate a land rights dispute between an advancing railroad construction gang and French Canadian...

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    Go Into Your Dance
    Go Into Your Dance

    7.5 1935 HD

    An irresponsible Broadway star gets mixed up with gambling and gangsters.

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  • 1941
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    Minstrel Days
    Minstrel Days

    1 1941 HD

    This Vitaphone musical featurette features a minstrel show, with traditional interlocutor and Mr. Bones, doing many old time songs (mostly Stephen...

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