Why Did I Fall for Abner?

In this Soundie, the Mills Brothers sing the title song to a cut-out image of Dorothy Dandridge, which then comes to life and dances for them.

Count Basie does a little rhyming rapping before going into this Benny Goodman instrumental composition. While he's playing, plenty of couples are...

Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers

Doris Day sings "Is It Love or Is It Conscription?" with Les Brown and His Orchestra

"When Hitler Kicks the Bucket" is sung by Toni Lane. The lyrics recount all the delightful things that will happen on the day of Hitler's funeral.

Helen Huntley and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Jammin' in the Panoram."

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.

The Charioteers perform "Swing for Sale"

1943 Soundies musical short starring Larry Clinton

Lew Hearn and Phyllis Kenny perform "Deep in the Heart of Texas"

Alan Ladd was discovered by Sue Carol for his incredible voice in radio. And then she married him. In I Look At You, he is sweet and graceful. And at...

Anna Case sings a song while the Cansino family dances in the background.