Let’s Scuffle
Let’s Scuffle Bill “Bojangles” Robinson The famous tap dancer in his prime Bill “Bojangles” Robinson was one of the most famous African-American performers of the 1930s and ‘40s.A decent singer and actor,...
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I’m Living In A Great Big Way
I’m Living In A Great Big Way Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Jeni Le Gon, and Fats Waller 1935 footage In this segment from the 1935 film “Hooray For Love” Bill “Bojangles” Robinson performs...
Read MoreBrass Buttons and Appelets
Brass Buttons and Appelets Bill “Bojangles” Robinson 1938 clip This clip is an excerpt from the 1938 film “Just Around the Corner” starring Shirley Temple.Click here to Support...
Read MoreDoin’ The New Low Down
Doin’ The New Low Down Bill “Bojangles” Robinson with Don Redman and his Orchestra 1932 recording This record was produced in New York city on December 29, 1932 by “Don Redman and his...
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King For A Day Bill “Bojangles” Robinson 1934 footage Legend of tap, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson springs into a dazzling medley of song and dance in this excerpt from the 1934 short subject film “King...
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Robinson’s Step Dance Bill “Bojangles” Robinson 1932 film In this excerpt from the 1932 film “Harlem In Heaven” Bill “Bojangles” Robinson makes his debut on the silver screen dancing his...
Read MoreThat Ain’t Right
That Ain’t Right Fats Waller and Ada Brown 1943Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this scene from the 1943 Twentieth Century Fox production “Stormy Weather” Fats...
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Sand Dance Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson 1943 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share In this clip from the 1943 film “Stormy Weather” tap dance legend Bill...
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Let’s Scuffle Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson 1942 Click here if you have a memory of this artist that you’d like to share This film short featuring the legendary Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson was made...
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