Jun 27, 2025
any movies you recommend tim
if i told you the funniest movie ever made came out in 1941 would you believe me
it's called "Hellzapoppin" and it's not officially streaming anywhere (in the US) but the whole thing's on youtube
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any movies you recommend tim
if i told you the funniest movie ever made came out in 1941 would you believe me
it's called "Hellzapoppin" and it's not officially streaming anywhere (in the US) but the whole thing's on youtube
DON’T LOOK AT ME.
Have you seen Hellzapoppin’ (1941)?
Yes
No
Haven’t even heard of this movie
1941: A swing sequence from the movie Hellzapoppin', The Harlem Congeroos (an exceptional group of swing dancers) also went by the name Whitey's Lindy Hoppers. First organized in the late 1920s by Herbert "Whitey" White in the Savoy Ballroom and disbanded in 1942 after its male members were drafted into World War II.
Hellzapoppin' (1941) - Slim Gaillard & Slam Stewart - The Harlem Congeroos
Slim Gaillard - piano, guitar Slam Stewart - bass Rex Stewart - trumpet Elmer Fane - clarinet Jap Jones - trombone CP Jonstone - drums
“Awesome dance sequence that's part of a movie chuck-full of fun stuff and worth the DVD Purchase!”
Remembering Bulee "Slim" Gaillard (January 4, 1916 – February 26, 1991).
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The Lindy Hop scene in Hellzapoppin' (1941)
Frances “Mickey” Jones & William Downes
Norma Miller and Billy Ricker
Willa Mae Ricker and Al Minns
Ann Johnson and Frankie (Frank) Manning
“…Frankie Manning was a crucial member and choreographer for Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, the professional performing troupe of Savoy Ballroom swing dancers, that was formed in 1935 by Herbert “Whitey” White. The Hellzapoppin' dance number was also choreographed by Manning.”
Hellzapoppin' (1941) - Slim Gaillard & Slam Stewart, & the Harlem Congeroos Dancers
Slam Stewart was a rare base player in the Swing era to use his bow for a lot more than tuning. His harmonic sense was so advanced for most Jazz players at this time. When the Beboppers arrived in the mid 1940s, Slam was ready for Bird & Diz.