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Stormy Weather [VHS] (1943)

Starring: Lena Horne, Bill Robinson Director: Andrew L. Stone Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)


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4.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Glimpse At Early 1940s Black Entertainers, May 14, 2002
Vaguely based on the life of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson himself, STORMY WEATHER offers the story of a WWI vet who falls in love with a singer--and under her influence goes into show business, only to find that their careers draw them in different directions. As a story, it is pretty slim stuff... but as a collection of musical turns by some of the early 1940s best black talent, it simply can't be beat.

Robinson was, of course, one of the truly great dancers of his era. Made late in his career, this film doesn't really manage to capture the scope of his talents, but he remains a constant joy to watch. A very young and remarkably beautiful Lena Horne also offers several enjoyable songs, including one that she would go on to perform with increasing sophistocation and ultimately make entirely her own: the title tune "Stormy Weather." In addition to Calloway and Horne, STORMY WEATHER offers great performances by such under-filmed artists as Cab Calloway, Katherine Dunham, Fats Waller (performing his signature tune, "Ain't Misbehaving"), the brillant Nicholas Brothers, and Ada Brown, as well as the popular comic actor Dooley Wilson. Expect nothing from the story, but you won't be disappointed by this rare glimpse at some truly remarkable talents.

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57 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, June 14, 2000
By mediaagent "mediaagent" (New York, New York) - See all my reviews
First thing...If this is what Harlem was like in the 40's it was jammin. First of all Lena Horne has to be the classiest woman alive (then and now). Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is great, giving just the right amount of humor and entertainment. And of course, nobody I mean NOBODY, was as bad as Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers (who Fred Astaire by the way fancied some of his tap dancing moves from - I saw it on numerous PBS specials that he was a major fan of theirs). Although it may have some stereotypical parts in it, it is wonderful to see a movie where black people were respectful to one another, classy dressers and had good times with one another.

The best part of this film? In a way it is very hard for me to pinpoint...I love when Fats Waller and Ida Wells start signing "Having yourself a Ball". My grandparents used to sing it and lord knows Fats and Ida are singing the hell out if it! But the absolute BEST part has to be the finale when Cab is signing "Jumpin Jive" and the Nicholas Brothers dance on that staircase. This was a fantastic all-black hollywood musical. Thank God for video and DVD!

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You will enjoy the singing, you won't BELIEVE the dancing!, March 31, 2001
By Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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Directed by Andrew Stone, this 1943 musical is one of the few musicals by a major studio to feature an all-black cast. The storyline is merely an excuse for all the musical numbers (and there are a LOT of them). Bill "Bojangles" Robinson plays Bill Williamson who meets lovely Selina Rogers, played by Lena Horne, just after he gets back from the First World War. Unfortunately their careers get in the way of their ever settling down together. "Stormy Weather" ends with a big all-star show hosted by Cab Calloway. Along the way Bill Robinson dances to "Rang Tang Tang" and several other songs, while Lena Horne sings "There's No Two Ways About Love," "Diga Diga Do" and the show piece title song, "Stormy Weather." Bill and Lena also do "I Can't Give you Anything But Love, Baby." Fats Waller does "Ain't Misbehavin'" and sings "That Ain't Right" (a Nat "King" Cole song) with Ada Brown. Cab Colloway conducts his "Rhythm Cocktail" and "Geechy Joe" and there is also the incredible Nichols Brothers (Fayard and Harold) dancing to "The Jumpin' Jive." "Stormy Weather" is a wonderful compilation of song and dance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Historical Treasure! A Larger than Life collection of Black Entertainment!!!,
Stormy Weather is a larger than life collection of an all-singing, all-dancing biographical showcase of the very best of black entertainment in 1943- promoting music & dance & how... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steven Mashin

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment Is The Name Of This Tune
Music, not story, is the name of the game here.

"Stormy Weather" provides an avenue for black singers, dancers and musicians of the mid-1940s to show off their... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Craig Connell

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I bought this DVD because I missed seeing it at a local theatre that features old films, but I was disappointed in that the story wasn't good or interesting. Read more
Published 3 months ago by VRS

4.0 out of 5 stars Stormy Weather? Not with all this Sunshine!
"Stormy Weather" is a musical extravaganca that still enthralls today after more than 65 years after its' intial release. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Robert Badgley

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful rhythm and blues, dancing, and music.
This film showcases talent! Each character contributes to jazz/blues/rhythm/dancing throughout the film. The tap dancing numbers at the end are spectacular. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Wynne Summers

5.0 out of 5 stars How could this video description omit Lena Horne?
How on earth can this movie be listed without Lena Horne as the star!!! Her face is the most prominent on the cover you show! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Maryanne Howland

5.0 out of 5 stars A must see
How could you not love this movie? It has Lena Horne, and Cab Calloway just to name a few amazing artists. The music numbers blend seamlessly with the story line. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Shadow Breaker

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Dance Scene of all Times
I love this movie mostly for Cab Calloway and The Nicholas Brothers. The Nicholas Brothers created (what I think) is the best dance scene of all times. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars This movie is great!
The movie is a classic work of performing arts, with great performances by "Bojangles", Lena Horne, and Cab Calloway. Read more
Published 19 months ago by E. Sharp

5.0 out of 5 stars Great entertainment
I first saw "Stormy Weather" in the early 70's in a weekly program of "Race Movies". I used to get my kids on weekends back then and I took them to lots of events like this... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Michael D. Baker

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