Styles and Smiles

Styles and Smiles 1938

1

Frank E. Jessop presents a revue of the dancing and singing acts of the time.

1938

Hockshop Blues

Hockshop Blues 1937

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Musical performers put on a show in a pawn shop to convince a man to give them the money they need to buy back their instruments.

1937

Deviled Hams

Deviled Hams 1937

1

Down in Hades, Satan and an audience of devils enjoy band music, a singing trio and a pair of dancers.

1937

Carnival Show

Carnival Show 1938

1

Using the backdrop and excitement of a local carnival, this soundie short features four different and unique acts, from the fast talking carnival barker (Clyde Hager) and the singing of Jon Peerce to the great jazz music of the Cotton Club Tramp Band and a tap dance routine performed by Three DeLovelies.

1938

Phony Boy

Phony Boy 1937

1

Here is a very rare short film from 1937 called Phony Boy with Cass Daly. There are 3 couples that are dancing Collegiate Shag at the beginning of the short. The couple in the white jacket in the center of the dance floor is John and Ruth Englert the 1937 Harvest Moon Collegiate Shag dance champions. The couple on the left of the screen is Virginia Hart and William Ledger. The 3rd couple on the right of the screen is believed to be Joan and Gene Biggins.

1937

A Radio Hook-Up

A Radio Hook-Up 1938

1

A comedy, musical variety show is being recorded for the radio.

1938