Scatman Crothers Minstrel Show Comedy Bit

Scatman Crothers and FE Miller doing a classic "interruption routine" in a minstrel show.
This is a clip from "Yes Sir, Mr. Bones" (1951). Read about the history of blackface and minstrel shows at: http://www.black-face.com

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Scatman Carothers
• FE Miller
• blackface
• minstrel show
• Yes Sir
• Mr. Bones

[hawk1674]

I guess Jazz transformed to the past and took human form!

[busessuck1]

Scatman looked even cooler in his youth... I didn't know he actually did minstrel stuff like this, this weren't as good as the bit that was done in stormy weather

... it's probably on your channel

[obaidCarkey]

hong kong phooey

[sh27ification]

Hmm White men dressed wearing black makeup in the 50s maybe their was no racist intention but the intention that white and black both could work together on TV or other media work! As we know in those days (well need i say more) .... However i may be wrong i dont care! Stop racism... acceptance that we are of different races and that we can live together is the way forward!

[pyrofella]

The great Scatman - I loved everything he did --- a great entertainer... RIP

[Jubilo1]

Not quite what comtemporary  audiences appreciate but what incredible timing and wit.