Three minutes of 1941 Hollywood magic that'll make you wish movies still did this.
Hoagy Carmichael at the piano sings the title song (lyrics by Johnny Mercer). Dancing by Dorothy Dandridge and Peter Ray.
Acting
Dorothy Dandridge's electrifying presence at age 18.
Cinematography
Glossy studio-era lighting on Black performers—rare for 1941.
Director
Dudley Murphy
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