92 years ago today (and all week) the legendary Cab Calloway was performing live on the stage of the Loew's Jersey. 78 years later, he was seen again at the Loew's, this time on screen in his show-stopping performance in "The Blues Brothers". By the time he played the Loew's in 1932, the 25 year old Calloway had fused Jazz and the Blues with scat singing to become one of the best known band leaders and vocalists of the Big Band era. His signature song, "Minnie the Moocher", with what is arguably

This 1932 Betty Boop short MINNIE THE MOOCHER opens with Cab Calloway and his orchestra. The animators used this live performance as the basis for rotoscoping, which turned his exact dance moves into the cartoon! ✨ | the.vintage.era

Vintage Black Dance Scenes (1930s–1940s) | Cab Calloway, Lena Horne & Rare Film Clips ⸻ Step into the rhythm, elegance, and brilliance of African American dance during the 1930s and 1940s. This curated compilation features short clips from classic films showcasing unforgettable performances by legends such as Cab Calloway, Lena Horne, The Jubalaires, and other remarkable artists of the era. These scenes capture the joy, innovation, and cultural influence of Black dancers and performers at a time