It is the story of a comedian Lem Anderson who dreams of playing in Shakespeare scenes but he is applied only role in Harlem Vaudeville. One day he...

A musical comedy telling a simple story of backstage life and romance. Featuring Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra and Putney Dandridge.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe when she was band vocalist with Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra singing the song "Four or Five Times".

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

Early footage of Sister Rosetta Tharpe when she was band vocalist with Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra.

READIN' RITIN' AND RHYTHM 1939. Here is a neat short featuring some lindy and shag dancing.

Soundie with Anistine Allen fronting for LuckyMillinder and his Band performing the titular song.

Soundie with Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra.

Lucky Millinder and His Band are joined by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.