Old Dude, Old Movies - "Stormy Weather"

This 1943 release starred Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Lena Horne and Dooley Wilson, along with a host of top African-American entertainers from that era.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036391/

This is an amazing presentation of talent.  Given the social mores of the time, too many people missed out on a treasure.

Like most musicals of that time, the plot was just a vehicle to get the stars on screen, doing what they do best.  Mae E. Johnson, singing "I Lost My Sugar in Salt Lake City".  The Nicholas Brothers, dancing up a storm.  Horne, singing the title number, a tune that would become her signature song.  Fats Waller and Cab Calloway make solid contributions as well.


This movie is one of the best musicals ever made.  I'd strongly recommend it to anyone.  Seek it out; it's worth it.