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Showing posts with label Musical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Musical. Show all posts

Monday, January 6, 2020

Woman's a Fool (1947)







Billy Fuller



Ida Cox


Ardella



Burlesque Dancers


Jean LeRue




Red Calhoun





The Hollywood Jitterbugs

Alabama Blossom and Birdina Hackett

Starring:



Storyline
A musical revue featuring a variety of acts of singing, comedy sketches, burlesque dancers, and more.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Count Me Out (1946, Soundie)




Red Allen


J.C. Higginbotham

Johni Weaver


Starring:

Storyline
Soundie featuring Red Allen (trumpet), J.C. Higginbotham (Trombone), and Johni Weaver (Sax) performing "Count Me Out." The dancer names are unknown. Any information on who the dancers are would be greatly appreciated.

Monday, August 19, 2019

Block Party Revels (1943, Soundie)










Starring:

Storyline
Soundie featuring Lynn Albritton (pianist) and a variety of dancers in "Block Party Revels."

Dispossessed Blues (1943, Soundie)










Starring:


Storyline
Soundie featuring Lynn Albritton (pianist) playing "Dispossessed Blues."