Florence Mills was a black entertainer who recorded two songs for Victor (RCA) on December 12th 1924.These were un-numbered 78rpm test,and copies are known to be in the hands of Jazz collectors.The songs are "Dixie Dreams" and "I'm A Little Blackbird Looking For A Bluebird" from the show ("Dixie To Broadway"
Hi! I am teaching a History of Broadway Dance course which includes Florence Mills. It was my understanding that, sadly, there is no footage of Mills. Where was this film taken? I would so love to include it in my course if I could get some verification.
Florence Mills was a black entertainer who recorded two songs for Victor (RCA) on December 12th 1924.These were un-numbered 78rpm test,and copies are known to be in the hands of Jazz collectors.The songs are "Dixie Dreams" and "I'm A Little Blackbird Looking For A Bluebird" from the show ("Dixie To Broadway"
glawsny 8 months ago
Hi! I am teaching a History of Broadway Dance course which includes Florence Mills. It was my understanding that, sadly, there is no footage of Mills. Where was this film taken? I would so love to include it in my course if I could get some verification.
Barbara
MorehAndy 10 months ago
Who wrote this musical and what was it about ?
ElementsAngel 10 months ago
VERY impressive video with good sound. Thanks for this posting.
gmmix 10 months ago
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blazingcardinal 1 year ago
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blazingcardinal 1 year ago
Just a great title. Johnny Dunn/Plantation Orchestra.
theoldlefthander 2 years ago
Excellent! Hooray for Flo, what a n entertainer!
norfolk03 2 years ago
why isnt there any singing? i really need some sort of recording of her singing
ZachMetalAsFuck 2 years ago