Fats Waller
Howard
as Self (archive footage)Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and...
Movie pageStormy Weather
as 'Fats' WallerThe relationship between an aspiring dancer and a popular songstress provides a retrospective of...
Movie pageThe Harlem Renaissance
as Self (archive footage)Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the...
Movie pageKing of Burlesque
as BenWarner Baxter plays the ambitious producer of a burlesque show who rises to the big time on...
Movie pageHooray for Love
as Fats WallerA wealthy young man falls hard for a beautiful showgirl, and her wily father quickly realizes...
Movie pageTake It or Leave It
as (archive footage) (uncredited)A young husband becomes a game-show participant in the hopes of winning the cash to pay his...
Movie pageIt's Black Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of...
Movie pageAin't Misbehavin'
as Self (archive footage)Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular...
Movie pageAin't Misbehavin'
as uncreditedFats Waller performs his best song and mugs for the camera with many a sly, risqué comment in...
Movie pageYour Feet's Too Big
as SingerA cartoon elephant undone by his large feet
Movie pageThis Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller
as Self (archive footage)This Joint Is Jumpin' celebrates the life and work of the great Fats Waller. Fats started...
Movie pageThe Joint Is Jumpin'
as uncreditedThe one and only Fats Waller with Myra Johnson performing his classic song The Joint Is Jumpin'...
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