Mable Lee
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.
Reet, Petite, and Gone
as Mabel (as Mabel Lee)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 uncreditedMable Lee performs "Cats Can't Dance" along with Deryck Sampson's Band.
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The Dreamer
as uncreditedAn all-black musical featuring the talent of funnyman Mantan Moreland.
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Sizzle with Sissle
as Self / DancerNoble Sissle & Mable Lee perform "Sizzle with Sissle."
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Babbling Bess
as DancerSoundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as...
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I Want a Big Fat Mama
as uncreditedLucky Millinder and his Orchestra performing "I Want a Big Fat Mama."
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Baby Don't Go Away from Me
as uncreditedSoundie featuring Mable Lee and Stephin Fetchit.
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Swanee Showboat
as uncreditedA Bevy of Beauties and a Boatload of Fun
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Ebony Parade
as (archive footage)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 uncreditedO'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 uncreditedA Soundie featuring Noble Sissle and His Orchestra with Mabel Lee.
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Everyone's Jumpin' Now
as uncreditedSoundie featuring Nobel Sissle and His Orchestra starring Mable Lee in "Everyone's Jumpin' Now."
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Half-Past Jump Time
as uncreditedSoundie featuring Mable Lee and Deryck Sampson's Band in "Half-Past Jump Time."
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Chicken Shack Shuffle
as uncreditedIn this soundie Mable Lee sings and dances to a song "Chicken Shack Shuffle" followed by other...
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