“One Mile From Heaven” (20th Century-Fox, 1937) — Claire Trevor is the nominal star, but her character is too slimy to sympathize with. The real protagonists are Fredi Washington and Bill Robinson. A very unusual feature in its handling of race relations.

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Song of the Day May 25 2023

In remembrance of the birth of Bill Robinson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Robinson

Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple - Stair Dance from "The Little Colonel"

https://youtu.be/wtHvetGnOdM

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Legendary tap dancers Bill Robinson (aka Bojangles) and Jeni LeGon had a great routine in the Ann Sothern-Gene Raymond picture “Hooray for Love” (1935). Fats Waller was there, too! On the piano, of course.

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