Check And Double CheckThe first and only appearance of the radio stars of Amos 'n' Andy reprising their roles on the big screen. Amos and Andy are trying to make a success of their 'open-air" taxi service when they get mixed-up in some nonsense while driving musicians to a high society ball.
Duke Ellington (1933) B&W 77 Minutes Unrated
The Duke Is Tops
A young featured singer of the shows put on by her songwriter/producer boyfriend, heads off on her own to Broadway to become a star.
Lena Horne (1938) B&W 63 Minutes Unrated
Hi-De-Ho
Cab Calloway stars as a bandleader torn between two women, his jealous girlfriend Minnie and his manager Nettie. A hit man is sent to take care of Cab but Minnie takes the bullet meant for him.
Cab Calloway (1943) B&W 63 Minutes Unrated
Killer Diller
This all-black music and comedy revue features some of the best and brightest stars of the stage and screen.
Nat King Cole (1948) B&W 72 Minutes Unrated
Paradise In Harlem
This crime drama features an all African-American cast and centers on a club singer who aspires to be a great dramatic actor. His big chance evaporates when he witnesses a mob hit.
Mamie Smith (1939) B&W 70 Minutes Unrated
Reet, Petite And Gone
A successful old-time musical star dies and wishes to leave his fortune to his son Louis, and Honey, the daughter of his long-lost love. A crooked lawyer decides to swindle the funds away from the rightful heirs.
Louis Jordan (1947) B&W 67 Minutes Unrated
Rhythm And Blues Revue
This legendary musical revue features terrific performances by Sarah Vaughn, Freddie Robinson, Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Martha Davis and many more.
Nat King Cole (1955) B&W 70 Minutes Unrated
Rock 'N' Roll Revue
A musical and comedy extravaganza including: Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington, Big Joe Turner, Nipsey Russell and many more. Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, tap and comedy routines abound.
Duke Ellington (1965) B&W 75 Minutes Unrated
Soundless Cavalcade
Three more rarities featuring sultry songstress, Lena Horne, Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra and the amazing Dusty Fletcher. The three featured shorts are: Answer To Open The Door Richard, Murder In Swing Town, and Boogie Woogie Dream.
Lena Horne B&W 33 Minutes Unrated
Soundless Festival
From the great era of musical shorts come three featured shorts: Mr. Adams Bomb, Bubbling Over, and Open The Door Richard.
Ethel Waters B&W 49 Minutes Unrated
