The Duke Is Tops (1938)

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This all-black-cast musical tells the story of a theatrical producer (Ralph Cooper) who puts aside his own success to focus all his efforts on the career of a hot new singer (Lena Horne). This was Lena Horne's debut film, and it was reissued in 1943 under the title of The Bronze Venus in order to capitalize on her success in the film Cabin in the Sky.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Musical & Performing Arts
Directed By:

William Nolte, William L. Nolte
Written By:

Phil Dunham
In Theaters:

Sep 1, 1938 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Jun 27, 2007
Runtime:

80 minutes
Studio:

American Pop Classics

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Cast

Ralph Cooper
as Duke Davis

Lena Horne
as Ethel Andrews

Lawrence Criner
as Doc Dorando

Monte Hawley
as Marshall

Edward Thompson
as Fenton

Neva Peoples
as Ella

Charles Hawkins
as Sam

Johnny Taylor
as Dippy

Vernon McCalla
as Mason

Everett Brown
as Sheriff

Arthur Ray
as Druggist

The Basin Street Boys
as Singing Quartet

Ray Martin
as Joe

Guernsey Morrow
as Ed Lake

Marie Bryant

The Cats and the Riddle
as Instrumental Trio

Rubbemeck Holmes
as Dancer

Rubber Neck Boys

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Critic Reviews for The Duke Is Tops

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...although the production quality is not always high, it captures performances by many contemporary acts including Cats and the Fiddle and the Basin Street Boys.

Aug 20, 2016 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…

Sarah Boslaugh

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Mildly entertaining all-black musical that introduced a 21-year-old Lena Horne.

May 14, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/5