The Joint is Jumping (1949)
- Original title
- The Joint is Jumpin'
- Directed by
- Josh Binney
- Genre
- musical film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A musical comedy from 1949 featuring a cast of African American performers. It includes acts from the Phil Moore Four and the All American Girl Band in a light entertainment showcase.
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What happens
The Joint is Jumping is a musical comedy film from 1949. A "race film" with an African American cast of performers, it was one of several such films produced by the All-American News film company and directed by Josh Binney. It was written by Hal Seeger. The 4-reel film was previewed in the Chicago Defender October 16, 1948. The Phil Moore Four appeared in the film as well as a band called The All American Girl Band. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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