Howard

as 'Fats' Waller (archive footage)

Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and...

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Stormy Weather

as 'Fats' Waller

Dancing great Bill Williamson sees his face on the cover of Theatre World magazine and...

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It's Black Entertainment

as Self (archive footage)

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of...

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King of Burlesque

as Ben

Warner Baxter plays the ambitious producer of a burlesque show who rises to the big time on...

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Hooray for Love

as Himself

A wealthy young man falls hard for a beautiful showgirl, and her wily father quickly realizes...

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Take It or Leave It

as Himself

A young husband becomes a game-show participant in the hopes of winning the cash to pay his...

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Ain't Misbehavin'

as Self (archive footage)

Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular...

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The Harlem Renaissance

as Self (archival footage)

Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the...

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Ain't Misbehavin'

as uncredited

Fats Waller performs his best song and mugs for the camera with many a sly, risqué comment in...

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Your Feet's Too Big

as Singer

A cartoon elephant undone by his large feet

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This 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...

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The Joint Is Jumpin'

as uncredited

The one and only Fats Waller with Myra Johnson performing his classic song The Joint Is Jumpin'...

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