Mable Lee

Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.

Mantan Moreland hosts a series of filmed song, dance and band numbers by various artists, mostly released previously as individual "soundies".

An all-black musical featuring the talent of funnyman Mantan Moreland.

Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Stephin Fetchit.

Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra performing "I Want a Big Fat Mama."

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

O'Voutie O'Rooney was marketed as a short film by indie distributor Astor Pictures, who tagged it along with feature films made for all-black cinemas.

Mable Lee performs "Cats Can't Dance" along with Deryck Sampson's Band.

Noble Sissle & Mable Lee perform "Sizzle with Sissle."

In this soundie Mable Lee sings and dances to a song "Chicken Shack Shuffle" followed by other dancers.

Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Deryck Sampson's Band in "Half-Past Jump Time."

A Bevy of Beauties and a Boatload of Fun