Mable Lee
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019), sometimes spelled Mabel Lee, was an American jazz tap dancer, singer, and entertainer. Lee appeared on Broadway, at the Apollo Theater, and was known as "Queen of the Soundies" due to her numerous performances in the films.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 02, 1921
Deathday: February 07, 2019
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Everybody's Jumpin' Now
Overview: A Soundie featuring Noble Sissle and His Orchestra with Mabel Lee.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-02-10
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Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Overview: Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Stephin Fetchit.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-03-02
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Swanee Showboat
Overview: A Bevy of Beauties and a Boatload of Fun
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-01-23
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Cats Can't Dance
Overview: Mable Lee performs "Cats Can't Dance" along with Deryck Sampson's Band.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-06-01
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The Dreamer
Overview: An all-black musical featuring the talent of funnyman Mantan Moreland.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-04-04
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O'Voutie O'Rooney
Overview: O'Voutie O'Rooney was marketed as a short film by indie distributor Astor Pictures, who tagged it along with feature films made for all-black cinemas.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-12-30
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Ebony Parade
Overview: Mantan Moreland hosts a series of filmed song, dance and band numbers by various artists, mostly released previously as individual "soundies".
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
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Everyone's Jumpin' Now
Overview: Soundie featuring Nobel Sissle and His Orchestra starring Mable Lee in "Everyone's Jumpin' Now."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-06-01
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Pigmeat Throws the Bull
Overview: Soundie of Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham and Mable Lee performing "Pigmeat Throws the Bull."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-12-24
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Half-Past Jump Time
Overview: Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Deryck Sampson's Band in "Half-Past Jump Time."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-07-01
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I Want a Big Fat Mama
Overview: Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra performing "I Want a Big Fat Mama."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-02-20
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Babbling Bess
Overview: Soundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as Babbling Bess) and Mable Lee (Dancer).
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-08-30
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Reet, Petite, and Gone
Overview: Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-01-01
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Sizzle with Sissle
Overview: Noble Sissle & Mable Lee perform "Sizzle with Sissle."
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-12-09
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Chicken Shack Shuffle
Overview: In this soundie Mable Lee sings and dances to a song "Chicken Shack Shuffle" followed by other dancers.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-09-21
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Rhythmania
Overview: Sleeping dancers and musicians are woken up by a cheerful melody and start dancing and playing.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-11-03
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