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Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts

Monday, April 1, 2019

The Dreamer (1948) [Lost Film]



The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Georgia
Sun, Apr 04, 1948 · Page 51

The Times Recorder
Zanesville, Ohio
Fri, Mar 11, 1949 · Page 12

Pensacola News Journal
Pensacola, Florida
Sat, Apr 01, 1950 · Page 3
Starring:
Storyline
Unknown storyline, but posters and clippings suggest this film features Mantan Moreland as the comic relief and June Richmond, Pat Rainey, and Mable Lee performing three hit songs.

*** This film is considered lost until notified otherwise. ***

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Babbling Bess (1943, Soundie)













Starring:

Storyline
Soundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as Babbling Bess) and Mable Lee (Dancer).

Monday, March 18, 2019

Sepia Sirens: The Pearl Harbor Hula (1940s, Soundie)










Starring:

Storyline
Sepia Sirens features erotic dancers from the 1940s and 1950s. "The Pearl Harbor Hula" stars Doris Ake dancing. The year this was released is unknown.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Sepia Sirens: Jungle Dance (1940s, Soundie)












Starring:


Storyline
Sepia Sirens features erotic dancers from the 1940s and 1950s. "Jungle Dance" stars Artie Young. The year this was released is unknown.

Monday, February 18, 2019

Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955)









































Starring:


Storyline
Variety music show featuring acts which include comedy, music and dance.