Copyright Streetswing.com - No Duplication authorized
Streetswing.com Dance History Archives

Home
 
Killer Diller VHS Cover
Killer Diller
 

-- Synopsis: A superior cast of top black performers in a top-notch vaudeville show reminiscent of the old Apollo Theatre. The Plot is thin but more in a vaudeville type format and is based upon the story of a magician who does disappearing acts between everyones stage performances during this variety program. Much singing and dancing.

* Features the Harlem Congeroo's (aka: Whitey's Lindy Hoppers) do the Lindy Hop . They were choreographed by swing legend Frankie Manning. Great for any jazz, dance, Swing, or history buff.


- - - -
More Film Information below
Date: Studio: Director: Availability:
1948 All American / Bci Eclipse Josh Binney
[DVD] [VHS] [Try Here]
Runtime: Country Made: Language: Color:
73 minutes USA English Black and White
Genre: Featured Dancer  Featured Dance Dance Rating  
Harlem Musical / Drama
The Congeroo's Lindy Hop Excellent
 
Known Dancers Choreographers Actors / Actresses
Ann Johnson (Congeroo) Frankie Manning (Lindy Hop Scene)  
Clark Brothers, the (Tap) Charles Morrison (Choreographer) Augustus Smith
Congeroo's, the (Congeroo)   Butterfly McQueen
Frankie Manning (Congeroo)   Dusty Fletcher
Patterson and Jackson (Tap)   Edgar Martin 
Russell Williams (Congeroo)   Freddie Robinson 
Willa Mae Richter (Congeroo)   George Wiltshire
    Ken Renard
    'Moms' Mabley
    Nellie Hill
    Sidney Easton
    William Campbell
 
Dances performed in this film   Special Dance Interest
Lindy Hop n/a n/a Lindy Hop
Tap     The Congeroo's
       
       
 
Some Music Titles in Film Bands / Musicians / Singers Posters / Lobby Cards
Ain't Misbehavin' Andy Kirk and His Band Killer Diller
And Now He Tells Me (Nat) King Cole Trio    
Apollo Groove Butterfly McQueen    
Basie Boohie Johnny Miller (as The King Cole Trio)    
Breezy and the Bass Nat King Cole (as The King Cole Trio)    
Don’t Sit on My Bed Oscar Moore (as The King Cole Trio)    
Gator Serenade      
I Believe      
I Don't Want to Get Married      
If I Didn't Care      
It Ain't Nobody's Business What I Do      
Now He Tells Me      
Ooh Kickerooney      
 
Stage versions of the film Cast Recording(s) / Soundtracks Similar Films Sheet Music Covers
n/a n/a n/a n/a
       
 
Books Available on this film ...
Title Author Date Published Publisher
n/a n/a - -
 

Other...

 

October 31, 2005
http://www.Streetswing.com/histmain/d5index.htm

©1999 www.StreetSwing.com