Vanita Smythe

Mantan Moreland hosts a series of filmed song, dance and band numbers by various artists, mostly released previously as individual "soundies".

Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.

A Soundie with Vanita Smythe.

Vanita Smythe sings "Back Door Man."

In this soundie, a woman laments to stone-faced policeman how the joint was raided and everyone but her was taken away.

Soundie featuring Vanita Smythe performing "Low, Short, and Squatty."