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The Joint is Jumpin' (film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Joint is Jumping' is a musical comedy film from 1949. A "race film" with an African American cast of performers, it was one of several such films produced by the All-American News film company and directed by Josh Binney. It was written by Hal Seeger. The 4-reel film was previewed in the 'Chicago Defender' October 16, 1948.
The Phil Moore Four appeared in the film as well as a band called The All American Girl Band.
Cast
*Rozelle Gayle
*Bob Howard
*Una Mae Carlisle
*Hadda Brooks
*Slick & Jack
*John Mason
*Charles Ray, who was white
*J. Patrick Patterson
*Mattie Weaver
*Gertrude Saunders
*John Oscar
*Frog Edwards
*Eddie South
*Phil Moore Four
*The Jubalaires
*The All American Girl Band
*Doris Ratliff
*George Lawson and his band
References
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