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Content Advisory: Suitable for Children Movie Release: 1988 DVD Release: 06/01/2004 Format: DVD - Black and White Edition: Special Collection Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 0 hrs 50 mins Studio: Storyville Films Members Wishing: 0 Genres: History, Film, TV & Radio, Music, Instrumental Music, Music History, Vocal Music See Also: Harlem Roots Vol. 2: The Headliners

In the second of the Harlem Roots series, Harlem Roots, Vol. 2: The Headliners, Storyville Films presents another collection of "Soundies," short musical films that appeared on a jukebox machine called a Panoram. The headliners here are Louis Armstrong and His Band, Fats Waller, and Louis Jordan. The songs have been chosen with an emphasis on humor and a playful, relaxed delivery. Selections include "Your Feet's Too Big," "Ain't Misbehavin," "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You," "Honeysuckle Rose," "The Joint Is Jumping," and "Five Guys Named Moe." ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide