Tall, Tan and Terrific (1946)
Professional gambler The Duke (Dots Johnson) attempts to cheat Handsome Harry Hansom (Monte Hawley), who owns a successful Harlem nightclub, out of his club and his contract with his lead singer and girlfriend Tall, Tan, and Terrific (Francine Everett). This leads to a murder that is solved by club comic Mantan Moreland and club photographer Butterbeans (Barbara Bradford). But the plot takes little screen time, most of which is devoted to stage acts at the nightclub.
Director: Bud Pollard
Genre: Music
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: June 26, 1946
Cast
- Mantan Moreland - Mantan Moreland
- Monte Hawley - 'Handsome' Harry Hansom
- Francine Everett - Miss Tall, Tan and Terrific
- Dots Johnson - The Duke
- Rudy Toombs - Lefty Gomez
- Barbara 'Butterbeans' Bradford - Club Photographer
- Milton Woods - The Master of Ceremonies
- Gorgeous Astor Debutantes - Themselves
- Thelma Cordero
- Lou Swarz
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jack Etra
Editing: Shirley Stone, Bud Pollard
Production: Astor Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gambling
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tall, Tan and Terrific about?
- Professional gambler The Duke (Dots Johnson) attempts to cheat Handsome Harry Hansom (Monte Hawley), who owns a successful Harlem nightclub, out of his club and his contract with his lead singer and girlfriend Tall, Tan, and Terrific (Francine Everett). This leads to a murder that is solved by club comic Mantan Moreland and club photographer Butterbeans (Barbara Bradford). But the plot takes little screen time, most of which is devoted to stage acts at the nightclub.
- Who directed Tall, Tan and Terrific?
- Tall, Tan and Terrific was directed by Bud Pollard.
- Who stars in Tall, Tan and Terrific?
- Tall, Tan and Terrific stars Mantan Moreland, Monte Hawley, Francine Everett, Dots Johnson, Rudy Toombs, Barbara 'Butterbeans' Bradford.
- How long is Tall, Tan and Terrific?
- Tall, Tan and Terrific has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Tall, Tan and Terrific?
- Tall, Tan and Terrific is a Music film.
- Where was Tall, Tan and Terrific produced?
- Tall, Tan and Terrific was produced in United States of America.