Kay Kyser
Bandleader and radio personality memorable for his "Kollege of Musical Knowledge". Often sporting his trademark mortarboard and gown, he appeared with his band in a few World War II-era movies.
Date of Birth 18 June 1905, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Date of Death 23 July 1985, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (heart attack)
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 3.79 |
| Birthday | 1905-06-18 |
| Place of Birth | Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA |
| Also Known As | James King Kern Kyser, The Ol' Perfessor, James Kern Kyser, |
1943
Around the World
5/2
Bandleader Kay Kyser takes his troupe of nutty musicians, goofball comics and pretty girl singers on a tour around the world to entertain the troops d...
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Around the World
1943
Thousands Cheer
6.4/17
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 fe...
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Thousands Cheer
1942
My Favorite Spy
6/4
The Army takes a bandleader (Kay Kyser) away from his bride (Ellen Drew) and sends him on a spy mission with a woman (Jane Wyman).
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My Favorite Spy
1939
That's Right – You're Wrong
5.7/3
J. D. Forbes, head of the almost-bankrupt Four Star Studios in Hollywood contacts band leader Kay Kyser, who puts on a radio and-live theatre program...
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That's Right – You're Wrong
1943
Swing Fever
5/3
Comedy about a bandleader with hypnotic powers.
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Swing Fever
1944
Carolina Blues
5.3/3
When he loses his lead singer, bandleader Kay Kyser can't find a replacement he likes.
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Carolina Blues
1941
Playmates
4.8/4
Lulu Monahan, the press agent for John Barrymore, is attempting to get a sponsor for a radio program. To that end, she and the agent for bandleader Ka...
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Playmates
1943
Stage Door Canteen
6.1/14
A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a recreati...
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Stage Door Canteen
1940
You'll Find Out
5.4/23
The manager of Kay Kyser’s band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.
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You'll Find Out
1941
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
0/0
Hedda Hopper guides us through some of Hollywood's sights; the home of William S. Hart and a Kay Kyser recording-session being among them.
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Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1
1943
Show-Business at War
7/3
A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
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Show-Business at War
1940
If I Forget You
5.3/3
Judy Garland sings the title song, a tribute to Will Rogers.
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If I Forget You
1941
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
6/1
Hedda Hopper plays hostess at a party for her (grown) son William (DeWolfe Jr.). Hopper, attends the dedication of the Motion Picture Relief Fund's co...
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Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2
1943
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
0/0
Seeing Hollywood, intimate glimpses of your favorite stars, at home, at work, and at play.
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Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
1968
The Movie Orgy
6.222/9
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and gov...
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The Movie Orgy
1940
Africa Squeaks
5/4
Porky Pig goes on a safari in Africa, and runs into an assortment of crazy animals, wacky natives and Kay Kyser giving dance lessons in the middle of...
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Africa Squeaks
1982
Showbiz Goes to War
10/1
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the A...
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Showbiz Goes to War
1933
Unsichtbare Gegner
6/1
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Unsichtbare Gegner
1999
Television: The First Fifty Years
0/0
Trace the history of television and its impact on American culture with clips, newsreels, and exclusive interviews from television greats like Walter...
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