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The Duke Is Tops (1938) -- A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.

Overview

Date of Birth:
1919, Meridian, Mississippi, USA more
Date of Death:
23 May 1978, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Marie Bryant was one of the most popular Black exotic dancer of the late... more
Trivia:
A best friend of Lena Horne who met on the set of "The Duke Is Tops" which... more
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew, Self
Actress:
  1. Tiger by the Tail (1955) .... Melodie - nightclub singer
    ... aka Cross-Up (USA)
  2. The Return of Gilbert and Sullivan (1952)
  3. Fancy Pants (1950) (uncredited) .... Dance Team Member
  4. Wabash Avenue (1950) .... Elsa

  5. They Live by Night (1948) .... Singer
    ... aka The Twisted Road (UK)
  6. Carolina Blues (1944) (uncredited) .... Black Dancer
  7. When Strangers Marry (1944) (uncredited) .... Dancer in Big Jims
    ... aka Betrayed (USA: reissue title)
  8. Gang War (1940) (uncredited) .... Dance specialty
    ... aka Crime Street (USA: reissue title)

  9. The Duke Is Tops (1938) .... Specialty
    ... aka The Bronze Venus (USA: reissue title)
Soundtrack:
  1. Carolina Blues (1944) (performer: "Mr. Beebe")
  2. Jammin' the Blues (1944) (performer: "On the Sunny Side of the Street")
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. The Lady Says No (1952) (choreographer)
Self:
  1. Jammin' the Blues (1944) .... Herself - singer

Additional Details

Genres:
Crime | Musical | Comedy | Film-Noir more
Plot Keywords:
Dancer | New York City | Singer | Beautiful Woman more

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