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Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson, also known as "Bojangles," was an African-American actor and tap dancer who became one of the most popular performers of his time. He starred in numerous films and Broadway productions, and his signature dance style and charismatic personality influenced generations of performers. Robinson broke down racial barriers in entertainment and paved the way for future black performers in Hollywood.
Titles credited to Bill Robinson
Stormy Weather
Dancing great Bill Williamson sees his face on the cover of Theatre World magazine and reminisces: Just back from World War I, he meets lovely singer Selina Rogers at a soldiers' ball and promises to...
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The Littlest Rebel
Virgie Cary's father, a rebel officer, sneaks back to his rundown plantation to see his dying wife and is arrested. A Yankee officer takes pity and sets up an escape. Everyone is captured and the offi...
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Just Around the Corner
Penny helps her idealistic architect father get his dream of a slum clearance project; The little miss dances with Corporal Jones.
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Hooray for Love
A wealthy young man falls hard for a beautiful showgirl, and her wily father quickly realizes the naïve boy would make the perfect investor for his daughter's new show. Comedy with music.
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