Boy! What a Girl! (1947)

A couple of theatrical producers try to get backing for their musical show.

Director:

Arthur H. Leonard

Writer:

Vincent Valentini

Stars:

Tim Moore, Elwood Smith, Duke Williams

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Tim Moore	...	Bumpsie
Elwood Smith	...	Jim Walton
Duke Williams	...	Harry Diggs
Alan Jackson	...	Mr. Cummings
Sheila Guyse	...	Francine Cummings
Betti Mays	...	Cristola Cummings
Sybil Lewis	...	Mme. Deborah Martin
Warren Patterson	...	Donaldson (the landlord)
Slam Stewart	...	Slam (as Slam Stewart Trio)
Deek Watson	...	Himself (as Deek Watson and the Brown Dots)
Sidney Catlett	...	Himself (as Big Sid Catlett)
Ann Cornell	...	Herself
Gene Krupa	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
International Jitterbugs	...	Themselves (as Harlemaniacs)
Basil Spears

Storyline

Two small-time (aspiring to be big-time) producers are trying to convince a Chicago businessman to finance half of their show, while the other half is to be financed by a mysterious Mme. Deborah. But when Madame Deborah is not on hand to meet the money-man from Chicago, an ex-prizefighter is dressed to pose as her. Music and dancing provided by Deek Watson and His Brown Dots, 'Big' Sid Catlett and his band, and Ann Cornell and the International Jitterbugs. Drummer Gene Krupa has a drumming cameo.

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Plot Keywords:

african american | transgender | public domain

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 1947 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Herald Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Tim Moore became a hit as George "Kingfish" Stevens in the television series The Amos 'n Andy Show, this film was re-released with the new tagline "'Kingfish' of Comedy. Queen of the Show."

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Soundtracks

"Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Gosh"
Words and Music by Slam Stewart
Performed by the Slam Stewart Trio

User Reviews

The Kingfish in Drag! What a fine, funny film!

Tim Moore was a comic genius who I presume got his start if vaudeville and later portrayed the Kingfish in Amos and Andy. In this flick he plays a transvestite without any of the corny moralistic excuses used in Doubtfire or Tootsie. As with most of these African-American films from the 40's, there's great music, beautiful women, outrageous comedy. Don't miss this one!