Johnny Lee
Biography: John Dotson Lee Jr. (July 4, 1898 – December 12, 1965) was an American singer, dancer, and actor known for voicing the role of Br'er Rabbit in Disney's Song of the South (1946) and as the clownish, cringing, tremulous-voiced shyster pseudo-lawyer Algonquin J. Calhoun in the CBS Amos 'n' Andy TV and radio comedy series in the early 1950s. His comedic portrayal of Calhoun was a highlight of a brilliant ensemble cast whose storylines remain eternally funny. Much of his career was spent in vaudeville, but he also performed in motion pictures, on recordings, and on television. He released a record (as "Johnnie Lee") in July 1949 called "You Can't Lose A Broken Heart" (Columbia Records # 30172), with backup vocals by The Ebonaires. Lee also starred in an all-black musical comedy called "Sugar Hill" in 1949 at Las Palmas Theatre in California. He died of a heart attack on December 12, 1965 age 67.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 04, 1898
Deathday: December 12, 1965
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Song of the South
1946-11-12
Song of the South
Overview: Uncle Remus draws upon his tales of Br'er Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-11-12
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The Rat Race
1960-07-10
The Rat Race
Overview: An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-07-10
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Return of Mandy's Husband
1947-05-22
Return of Mandy's Husband
Overview: In order to make some cash, buddies Mantan and Alex found the "Ghost Association," which will hold mock seances for the local residents. After studying the details of the locals' various deceased relatives, Alex insist that the reluctant Manta, who is afraid of ghost, play "Prince Alabastar Amsterdam" and fool people into thinking that he is in communication with their dead loved ones.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-05-22
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Come On, Cowboy!
1949-01-01
Come On, Cowboy!
Overview: Mr. Wilson hires Mantan to travel out West and clean out an old property. Mantan runs into trouble in believing the house is haunted while a gang uses it as a hideout. A race film Western produced by the Toddy Company; made for $500 over two days. Restoration by the Academy Film Archive and Blackhawk Films with funding from the estate of David Shepard from the only surviving 35mm nitrate print donated by Giancarlo Esposito and Laurence Fishburne.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-01-01
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The Black King
1932-03-15
The Black King
Overview: A confident and unscrupulous minister begins a 'back to Africa' movement, proclaiming himself Emperor of the United States of Africa.
Genres: Comedy Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-03-15
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Stormy Weather
1943-07-21
Stormy Weather
Overview: The relationship between an aspiring dancer and a popular songstress provides a retrospective of the great African-American entertainers of the early 1900s.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-07-21
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Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
1955-12-14
Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
Overview: During the dark days of the Civil War, a doctor gives President Lincoln a puppy to buoy his spirits.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-12-14
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The Spirit of St. Louis
1957-04-01
The Spirit of St. Louis
Overview: Charles Lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his 1927 New York to Paris flight the first solo trans-Atlantic crossing.
Genres: Adventure Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-04-01
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She's Too Mean for Me
1948-08-23
She's Too Mean for Me
Overview: Mantan Moreland's comedy feature.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-08-23
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North to Alaska
1960-11-07
North to Alaska
Overview: After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his fiancée up from Seattle. When Sam finds that she has already married, he returns instead with Angel, a dancer originally from France.
Genres: Western Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-11-07
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The First Traveling Saleslady
1956-08-01
The First Traveling Saleslady
Overview: At the turn of the century Rose and ex-showbiz friend Molly get involved in selling steel. When they come unstuck with corsets they embark on the even more hazardous project of selling barbed wire to highly suspicious Texas cowboys.
Genres: Comedy Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-08-01
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