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-- 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.
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Features:
the Harlem Congeroo's (aka: Whitey's Lindy Hoppers) do the Lindy Hop. They were
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choreographed by swing legend Frankie Manning. Great for any jazz, dance, Swing, or history buff.
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| 1948 |
All American / Bci Eclipse |
Josh Binney
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| 73 minutes |
USA |
English |
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Featured Dancer |
Featured Dance |
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Harlem Musical / Drama
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The Congeroo's |
Lindy Hop |
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Known Dancers |
Choreographers |
Actors / Actresses |
| Ann Johnson (Congeroo) |
Frankie Manning (Lindy Hop Scene) |
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| Clark Brothers, the (Tap) |
Charles Morrison (Choreographer) |
Augustus Smith |
| Congeroo's, the (Congeroo) |
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Butterfly McQueen |
| Frankie Manning (Congeroo) |
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Dusty Fletcher |
| Patterson and Jackson (Tap) |
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Edgar Martin |
| Russell Williams (Congeroo) |
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Freddie Robinson |
| Willa Mae Richter (Congeroo) |
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George Wiltshire |
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Ken Renard |
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'Moms' Mabley |
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Nellie Hill |
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Sidney Easton |
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William Campbell |
Dances performed in this film |
Special Dance Interest |
| Lindy Hop |
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Lindy Hop |
| Tap |
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The Congeroo's |
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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 |
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| Apollo Groove |
Butterfly McQueen |
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| Basie Boohie |
Johnny Miller (as The King Cole Trio) |
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| Breezy and the Bass |
Nat King Cole (as The King Cole Trio) |
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| Don’ t Sit on My Bed |
Oscar Moore (as The King Cole Trio) |
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| Gator Serenade |
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| I Believe |
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| I Don't Want to Get Married |
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| If I Didn't Care |
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| It Ain't Nobody's Business What I Do |
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| Now He Tells Me |
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| Ooh Kickerooney |
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