William Forest Crouch Movie Trailers
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Caldonia Trailer (1945)
01 August 1945
Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-1940s, all built around a wisp of a plot dealing with the difficulties of production in Harlem.
Reet, Petite, and Gone Trailer (1947)
01 January 1947
Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love.
This Love of Mine Trailer (1942)
02 February 1942
Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers
Swingtime Jamboree Trailer (1946)
01 January 1946
Compilation film of various African-American performers and acts.
Judo Jymnastics Trailer (1947)
01 December 1947
In a gym, a girl is pulling some pulleys, to gain arm strength, while three men and three girls watch a judo demonstration in the middle of the room.
Stone Cold Dead in the Market Trailer (1946)
01 January 1946
Big Band leader and 1930s Broadway starlet Gracie Barrie sings a lovely little ditty about a wife’s revenge on her cheating husband.
Jumpin' at the Jubilee Trailer (1944)
17 April 1944
Soundies short film featuring Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five performing "Jumpin' at the Jubilee"
Plant a Little Garden in Your Own Back Yard Trailer (1943)
17 May 1943
A Soundie with the Song Spinners.
Babbling Bess Trailer (1943)
30 August 1943
Soundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as Babbling Bess) and Mable Lee (Dancer).
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Trailer (1943)
23 January 1943
Lina Romay sings "Don't Get Around Much Anymore".
Tampico Trailer (1945)
04 December 1945
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with June Christy perform "Tampico".
Open the Door Richard Trailer (1947)
24 February 1947
A musically themed film cutting back and forth between Dusty Fletcher at home in bed and a jazz band providing the film's swing music.
When Hitler Kicks the Bucket Trailer (1943)
04 October 1943
"When Hitler Kicks the Bucket" is sung by Toni Lane. The lyrics recount all the delightful things that will happen on the day of Hitler's funeral.
The Preacher & the Bear Trailer (1945)
04 December 1945
The Jubalaires perform "The Preacher & the Bear".
Cowboy Calypso Trailer (1946)
28 October 1946
A Soundie featuring The Cactus Cowboys with Bobby Gregory.
Strolling Thru The Park Trailer (1943)
04 October 1943
Harry Leighton’s musical number in a dance performance with three pairs of women and servicemen.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Trailer (1943)
27 September 1943
A Soundie with The Four Ginger Snaps.
Walking with My Honey Trailer (1945)
09 August 1945
Cab Calloway and his Orchestra perform "Walking with My Honey".
Southern Scandal Trailer (1946)
25 February 1946
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Southern Scandal."
You're Unfair to Me Trailer (1941)
12 May 1941
A Soundie featuring the Florence Pepper with The Cameo Girls
Doin' You Good Trailer (1945)
01 January 1945
Lawrence Welk and his orchestra perform "Doin' You Good"
Errand Boy for Rhythm Trailer (1946)
25 July 1946
Nat 'King' Cole performs his hit "Errand Boy for Rhythm."
I Wanna Be a Fireman Trailer (1943)
24 January 1943
Chris Cross and crew sing "I Wanna Be a Fireman".
Romance Without Finance Trailer (1945)
04 December 1945
Tiny Grimes and his band perform #Romance Without Finance".
Sizzle with Sissle Trailer (1946)
09 December 1946
Noble Sissle & Mable Lee perform "Sizzle with Sissle."
Backstage Blues Trailer (1943)
06 January 1943
A little music from Lynn Albritton, Lou Ellen and The Harlem Cuties.
Rhumba Swing Trailer (1947)
13 January 1947
A Soundie with Leona Fredericks and the Irving Fields Trio.
Acrobantics Trailer (1945)
30 December 1945
A little Novelty film made in 1945 featuring the Jansleys - most soundies were filmed indoors but not this one.
Love's Gonna Be Rationed Trailer (1943)
01 November 1943
The Song Spinners perform "Love's Gonna Be Rationed"
Shy Guy Trailer (1946)
01 January 1946
A "Soundie" short subject featuring Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio performing the song "Shy Gu"