Lucky Millinder
Acting
Known For
It is the story of a comedian Lem Anderson who dreams of playing in Shakespeare scenes but he is applied only role in Harlem Vaudeville. One day he is the witness of a crime and the mobster strongly advised him to leave the town...
Paradise in Harlem
In order to save their home, tenants of a boarding house put on a show.
Boarding House Blues
A musical comedy telling a simple story of backstage life and romance. Featuring Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra and Putney Dandridge.
Scandal
Lucky Millinder and His Band are joined by Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Shout! Sister, Shout!
Early footage of Sister Rosetta Tharpe when she was band vocalist with Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra.
The Lonesome Road
Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra performing "I Want a Big Fat Mama."
I Want a Big Fat Mama
Soundie with Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra.
Hello Bill
Sister Rosetta Tharpe when she was band vocalist with Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra singing the song "Four or Five Times".
Four or Five Times
READIN' RITIN' AND RHYTHM 1939. Here is a neat short featuring some lindy and shag dancing.
Readin', 'Ritin', and Rhythm
Soundie with Anistine Allen fronting for LuckyMillinder and his Band performing the titular song.