Mable Lee

Born: 1921-07-02

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.


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Reet, Petite, and Gone

as Mabel (as Mabel Lee)
Released: 1947-01-01

Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan...

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Cats Can't Dance

as uncredited
Released: 1945-06-01

Mable Lee performs "Cats Can't Dance" along with Deryck Sampson's Band.

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The Dreamer

as uncredited
Released: 1948-04-04

An all-black musical featuring the talent of funnyman Mantan Moreland.

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Sizzle with Sissle

as Self / Dancer
Released: 1946-12-09

Noble Sissle & Mable Lee perform "Sizzle with Sissle."

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Babbling Bess

as Dancer
Released: 1943-08-30

Soundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as...

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I Want a Big Fat Mama

as uncredited
Released: 1941-02-20

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

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Baby Don't Go Away from Me

as uncredited
Released: 1946-03-02

Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Stephin Fetchit.

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Swanee Showboat

as uncredited
Released: 1940-01-23

A Bevy of Beauties and a Boatload of Fun

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Ebony Parade

as (archive footage)
Released:

Mantan Moreland hosts a series of filmed song, dance and band numbers by various artists, mostly...

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O'Voutie O'Rooney

as uncredited
Released: 1947-12-30

O'Voutie O'Rooney was marketed as a short film by indie distributor Astor Pictures, who tagged...

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Everybody's Jumpin' Now

as uncredited
Released: 1947-02-10

A Soundie featuring Noble Sissle and His Orchestra with Mabel Lee.

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Everyone's Jumpin' Now

as uncredited
Released: 1946-06-01

Soundie featuring Nobel Sissle and His Orchestra starring Mable Lee in "Everyone's Jumpin' Now."

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Half-Past Jump Time

as uncredited
Released: 1945-07-01

Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Deryck Sampson's Band in "Half-Past Jump Time."

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Chicken Shack Shuffle

as uncredited
Released: 1943-09-21

In this soundie Mable Lee sings and dances to a song "Chicken Shack Shuffle" followed by other...

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