Sepia Cinderella (1947)
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- Approved
- 1h 10min
- Comedy, Musical
- 25 Jul 1947 (USA)
- Movie
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| Billy Daniels | ... |
Bob
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| Sheila Guyse | ... |
Barbara
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Tondaleyo | ... |
Vivian
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Ruble Blakey | ... |
Barney
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Jack Carter | ... |
Ralph
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Dusty Freeman | ... |
Mooney
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George Williams | ... |
Sonny
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Fred Gordon | ... |
Press Agent
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Harold Norton | ... |
Nightclub Master of Ceremonies
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Hilda Offley | ... |
Mama Keyes
(as Hilda Offley Thompson)
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Emory Richardson | ... |
Great Joseph
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Percy Verwayen | ... |
MacMillan
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Al Young | ... |
Chinaman
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Deek Watson | ... |
Deek Watson
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John Kirby | ... |
Musical Group
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Deek Watson's Brown Dot's | ... |
Musicians
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Gertrude Saunders | ... |
Mrs. Dryden
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| William Greaves | ... |
Patron
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| Freddie Bartholomew | ... |
Self
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Walter Fuller's Orchestra | ... |
Orchestra
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Apus | ... |
Specialty Act
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Estellita | ... |
Specialty Act
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Gil Fuller | ... |
Self - Orchestra Leader
(as Walter Fuller)
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Leonard and Zolo | ... |
Specialty Act
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Buster Bailey | ... |
Clarinettist - John Kirby Sextet (uncredited)
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| Sidney Catlett | ... |
Drummer - John Kirby Sextet (uncredited)
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Jimmy Fuller | ... |
Collins (uncredited)
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| Billy Kyle | ... |
Pianist - John Kirby Sextet (uncredited)
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Ray Moore | ... |
Preacher (uncredited)
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Lora Pierre | ... |
Evelyn (uncredited)
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| Sidney Poitier | ... |
Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
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| Charlie Shavers | ... |
Trumpeter - John Kirby Sextet (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Arthur H. Leonard | ... | (as Arthur Leonard) |
Written by
| Vincent Valentini | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jack Goldberg | ... | producer |
| Arthur H. Leonard | ... | producer (as Arthur Leonard) |
Cinematography by
| George Webber | ||
Editing by
| Jack Kemp | ||
Casting By
| Billy Shaw | ||
Art Direction by
| Frank Nemczy | ... | (as Frank Namczy) |
Costume Design by
| Ann Blazier | ||
Makeup Department
| Edward Scanlon | ... | makeup artist |
Sound Department
| Nelson Minnerly | ... | sound engineer |
Music Department
| John Gluskin | ... | musical director |
Additional Crew
| Jacob M. Lehrfeld | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Herald Pictures (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- Screen Guild Productions (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- YouTube (United States) (video)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The second in a series of films produced by Jack Goldberg and Arthur Leonard, made primarily for the 684 theaters (in 1947) that catered exclusively to Black audiences that were kept out of, or placed in "special" balcony sections in, most of the theaters in segregated America. The plot concerns a struggling band leader's rise to fame after overcoming many obstacles, including a bad-girl vs. good-girl situation. Freddie Bartholomew makes a guest-cameo appearance at the nightclub and was featured in the ads and posters for the film, but the producers were barking up an empty tree if they thought he would sell extra tickets in any of the booking situations, Black or white. Tondaleyo (the "bad girl") dances, and musical numbers feature Deek Watson and his Brown Dots, Walter Fuller's orchestra, John Kirby's band, and Ruble Blakey, former soloist with Lionel Hampton.
Written by Les Adams |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Freddie Bartholomew received a "guest star" credit. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Sepia Cinderella (2023). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Long Legged Lizzie See more » |