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April Showers (other)
April Showers may refer to; * April shower, spring rain in parts of the northern hemisphere, particularly the United Kingdom * "April Showers" (song), 1921 popular song * ''April Showers'' (1923 film), American silent romantic film directed by Tom Forman * ''April Showers'' (1948 film), American musical film directed by James V. Kern * ''April Showers'' (2009 film), American independent drama film directed by Andrew Robinson * April Showers (mixtape), 2013 mixtape by Wyclef Jean * '' April's Shower'', 2006 romantic film See also * "Little April Shower", a song from the 1942 Disney film ''Bambi'' {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Shower
In parts of the Northern Hemisphere, an April shower is rain during the month of April. One of the major causes of the often heavy downpours is the position of the jet stream. In early spring, the jet stream starts to move northwards, allowing large depressions to bring strong winds and rain in from the Atlantic. In one day the weather can change from springtime sunshine to winter sleet and snow. The track of these depressions can often be across Ireland and Scotland bringing bands of rain followed by heavy showers (often of hail or snow) and strong blustery winds. The proverb "March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers", first recorded in 1886, and the shorter, trochaic version "April showers bring May flowers" (originally "Sweet April showers/Do spring May flowers", part of a poem recorded in 1610) are common expressions in English speaking countries. The phrase is referenced in the General Prologue of '' The Canterbury Tales'': "Whan that Aprill, with his shoure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Showers (song)
"April Showers" is a 1921 popular music, popular song composed by Louis Silvers with lyrics by Buddy DeSylva, B. G. De Sylva. History The song was introduced in the 1921 Broadway theater, Broadway musical play, musical ''Bombo (musical), Bombo,'' where it was performed by Al Jolson. It became a well-known Jolson standard: the first of his several recordings of the song was on Columbia Records in October 1921. It has also been recorded by many other artists. Spike Jones and Doodles Weaver produced a parody that began with the lyrics: "When April showers, she never closes the curtain..." The British comedians Morecambe and Wise performed a skit featuring the song, which involved a light sprinkling of water drizzling on double act, straight man Ernie Wise whenever he sang it, but a bucket of water being thrown over Eric Morecambe whenever he did the same. Film appearances *1926 ''A Plantation Act'' - an early Vitaphone sound-on-disc short film. Sung by Al Jolson *1936 ''The Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Showers (1923 Film)
''April Showers'' is a 1923 American silent romantic film directed by Tom Forman starring Colleen Moore. It is not known whether the film currently survives. Plot Danny O'Rourke is the son of a police officer who was killed in the line of duty. Eager to join the police force, Danny fails his exams. The failure causes him to neglect his sweetheart Maggie, whose father is a police lieutenant. His attentions turn instead towards society girl Miriam Welton. When Danny’s sister, Shannon, is arrested for shoplifting, Danny turns to boxing to save her. He works his way towards the championship but discovers the final bought has been rigged. Danny fights anyhow and he is beaten, but it is discovered that a mistake had been made on his exams and he actually was eligible to join the police force after all. Cast *Colleen Moore as Maggie Muldoon *Kenneth Harlan as Danny O'Rourke *Ruth Clifford as Miriam Welton *Priscilla Bonner as Shannon O'Rourke * Myrtle Vane as Mrs. O'Rourke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Showers (1948 Film)
''April Showers'' is a 1948 American musical film directed by James V. Kern and written by Peter Milne. The film stars Jack Carson, Ann Sothern, Robert Alda, S. Z. Sakall, Robert Ellis and Richard Rober. The film was released by Warner Bros. on March 27, 1948. ''April Showers'' was based in great part on the vaudeville career of Buster Keaton, who sued Warner Bros. and received only $3500. Plot June and Joe Tyme have a song and dance act that is stale. Their son, Buster, returns from boarding school and finds his parents out of work. He begs them to let him join the act. June relents, although she hoped her son would never work in vaudeville. Young Buster has talent, and the family is a hit with audiences in many cities. When the family is offered a booking in New York City, it fulfills a lifelong dream of Joe's to play on Broadway. New York prohibits child labor, so Buster pretends to be an adult midget when he is backstage. The ruse fails. His parents perform without him, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Showers (2009 Film)
''April Showers'' is a 2009 American independent drama film written and directed by Andrew Robinson. It stars Kelly Blatz, Daryl Sabara, Ellen Woglom, Illeana Douglas, Janel Parrish, and Tom Arnold. It is based on the Columbine High School shootings, of which Robinson is a survivor. The film was shot at Plattsmouth High School in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, in May 2008.Villarreal, Yvonne (April 16, 2009)"Andrew Robinson's 'April Showers' focuses on survivors of Columbine" ''Los Angeles Times'' Plot In the aftermath of a school shooting, several survivors have evacuated to the elementary school to wait for more survivors to arrive. A senior named Sean Ryan calls his friend Vicki at a coffee shop, who tells him that the shooter is Ben Harris, a friend of Sean's. Sean is left speechless. That morning, before the massacre begins, a student named Jason is being bullied and is struggling to pick up his books, but then Sean helps him. Sean reminds Jason that school is almost over and that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Showers (mixtape)
A Haitian rapper and singer Wyclef Jean has released nine studio albums, one compilation album A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tr ..., two extended plays and 25 singles. Albums Studio albums Compilation albums * '' Greatest Hits'' (2003) Mixtapes EPs * '' If I Were President: My Haitian Experience'' (2010) * '' J'ouvert'' (2017) Singles Lead appearances Featured appearances Guest appearances Production discography Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jean, Wyclef Discographies of American artists Discographies of Haitian artists Discography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April's Shower
''April's Shower'' is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by and starring Trish Doolan. The film also stars Maria Cina and Randall Batinkoff. Doolan also served as writer, producer, and director for the film. The film was actually released as early as 2003 at the Hamburg Gay and Lesbian Film Festival and was subsequently released at other gay-themed film festivals in cities around the world, including San Francisco, Charlotte, Copenhagen, Tampa, Detroit, Rochester, and Dallas. The film gained wide but limited release in January 2006. Premise A group of people are gathered for a wedding shower for April. At first, it seems to be a normal gathering for such an occasion but, as time goes on, secrets and stories begin to be revealed. Alex (Doolan) is a chef and a maid of honor at April's wedding. She ultimately reveals her true feelings which ends up taking an effect on everybody at the shower. Cast * Trish Doolan as Alex * Maria Cina as April * Joe Tabbanella as Jake * Denise Mille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
