Vanita Smythe

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.

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."

Vanita Smythe sings "Back Door Man."

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