A Little Jive Is Good for You

A Little Jive Is Good for You (1941)

February 20th, 19410h 3min

Music
65%

Overview

Martha Tilton sings in this Soundies film from 1941, with Slate Brothers, and Ben Pollack and His Orchestra accompanying.


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