Why Did I Fall for Abner?

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.

Doris Day sings "Is It Love or Is It Conscription?" with Les Brown and His Orchestra

In this Soundie, the Mills Brothers sing the title song to a cut-out image of Dorothy Dandridge, which then comes to life and dances for them.

Anna Case sings a song while the Cansino family dances in the background.

1942 Soundies musical short starring The King's Men

The King Cole Trio and Ida James perform the title song in this Soundie.

Alan Ladd was discovered by Sue Carol for his incredible voice in radio. And then she married him. In I Look At You, he is sweet and graceful. And at...

Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra perform "Au Reet"

Count Basie does a little rhyming rapping before going into this Benny Goodman instrumental composition. While he's playing, plenty of couples are...

Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers

The Charioteers perform "Swing for Sale"

Lew Hearn and Phyllis Kenny perform "Deep in the Heart of Texas"