(1943)Directed by Andrew L. Stone78 minComedy, Drama, Music, Romance

“They Set Basin Street to Broadway Ablaze With Sizzling Songs and Hot Rhythm!”

The relationship between an aspiring dancer and a popular songstress provides a retrospective of the great African-American entertainers of the early 1900s.

Lena Horneas Selina Rogers

Bill Robinsonas Bill Williamson

Cab Callowayas Cab Calloway

Katherine Dunhamas Katherine Dunham

Fats Walleras 'Fats' Waller

Fayard Nicholasas Dancer

Harold Nicholasas Dancer

Ada Brownas Singer

Dooley Wilsonas Gabe Tucker

DA Doris Akeas Dancer (uncredited)

JB Juliette Ballas Dancer (uncredited)

Lucille Battleas Dancer (uncredited)

Matthew Beardas Stagehand (uncredited)

Talley Beattyas Dancer (uncredited)

LB Lennie Bluettas Dancer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Anise Boyeras Singer (uncredited)

TB Teddy Buckneras Band Member (uncredited)

Judy Carolas Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Benny Carteras Trumpeter (uncredited)

Janet Collinsas Dancer (uncredited)

Vivian Dandridgeas Dancer (uncredited)

Robert Felderas Cab Calloway, Jr. (uncredited)

Louise Franklinas Dancer (uncredited)

Ruby Goldenas Fat Girl (uncredited)

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