Ethel Waters was one of the great singers of the 20th century. A shame she had to work with such stereotyped racist conditions, but we're fortunate more of her talent has been preserved for posterity.
Looks like one white actor in the senators-- maybe a reference to there being just one African American in Congress at the time?
Unbelievable! Ethel is a true star! Watching this was the happiest moment of my life. I can never find the words to thank you enough for posting this.
Hi Folks, The upside down seems to ad to its charm. Jay
bluesjaye 1 year ago
"Comissioner of Pork!" lol
mothugs4lyfe 2 years ago
Ethel Waters set the pace for jazz and popular singers for the next 50 years.
but there was so much racism in america at that time.
...that on her break out performance on stage, she was allowed only to appear in plantation dress with cotten plantation background scene.
Ethel Waters was another incredibly talented, strong black woman.
jagib2 2 years ago
hahaha "is you got any money"....
im puttin that on a T-shirt.....real talk.
this is such a great short..
chipcityls 3 years ago
A watermelon investigator. Good Lord!
frosts0 3 years ago
Ethel Waters was one of the great singers of the 20th century. A shame she had to work with such stereotyped racist conditions, but we're fortunate more of her talent has been preserved for posterity.
Looks like one white actor in the senators-- maybe a reference to there being just one African American in Congress at the time?
Ethel Waters sings "we schwartzers"! Ha ha!
infrogmation 3 years ago 2
is he white, or "high yaller"?
"We used to be Republicans, but now we're Democrats..."
shadowact0 3 years ago
Oh LAWDY! I's the presuhdintess!
critichas 3 years ago 2
Ethels version of "Underneath the Harlem Moon" is the best that I have ever heard! Although this was a sterotypical movie, I love it!
Lovebyte69 3 years ago 2
abosutely remarkable!!!!!!!!!! it's nothing like ole movies, classic & legendary entertainers
fingerawas 3 years ago
when Sammy says "whats the matter mammie IS YOU BLUE?" too CUTE. thank u VERY much for postin' this footage.
ghanasoul 4 years ago
yw, thanks for watching!
meanyneany 4 years ago
Unbelievable! Ethel is a true star! Watching this was the happiest moment of my life. I can never find the words to thank you enough for posting this.
Gangstagran 4 years ago
no prob. glad you enjoyed it.
meanyneany 4 years ago