Movies and TvShows featuring "soundie" theme.
A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz piece “A Rhapsody of Negro Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.
Kaye Lorraine singing "I Don't Want to Walk Without You".
Doris Day sings "Is It Love or Is It Conscription?" with Les Brown and His Orchestra
Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers
Duke Ellington and Orchestra perform 'C Jam Blues'.
In this Soundie, the Mills Brothers sing the title song to a cut-out image of Dorothy Dandridge, which then comes to life and dances for them.
The Bronco Busters perform "Old Chisholm Trail."
Lew Hearn and Phyllis Kenny perform "Deep in the Heart of Texas"
A Soundie with Ted Fio Rito and Candy Candido.
Cab Calloway and The Cabaliers are singing about how The Big Bad Wolf only talks about his Disney money, Felix the Cat is fat and rich, and Mickey the Mouse is riding in his motor car, while the skunk moans about how "nobody loves me" on account of him just being a "dirty old skunk".
Alan Ladd was discovered by Sue Carol for his incredible voice in radio. And then she married him. In I Look At You, he is sweet and graceful. And at the very beginning of his career in film. He sings and leads Rita Rio's all-girl band while she dances around him.
Victor Young and his Orchestra play "Tiger Rag".
Cab Calloway performing his famous hit "Minnie the Moocher".
Dorothy Dandridge and band perform "Cow-Cow Boogie".
Anna Case sings a song while the Cansino family dances in the background.
Fats Waller performs his best song and mugs for the camera with many a sly, risqué comment in this 1941 Soundie. A rare and impeccable record of one of the greatest showmen of jazz.
Martha Tilton & Jimmie Dodd performing "What This Country Needs" in this soundie film from the 1941.
Jimmy Wakely Trio sing "Git Along Little Pony".
In this short film, a talented jazz musician, played by Duke Ellington, leads his orchestra in a lively performance. The film showcases the vibrant energy and spirit of jazz music, with thrilling musical numbers, dancing, and a captivating atmosphere. It celebrates the contributions of African-American musicians and the legacy of big band music.