Hi-De-Ho (1937)

Young Cab Calloway's mother is concerned, because Cab spends his days listening to the radio, pretending to lead a miniature orchestra. A deacon passing by the apartment hears him singing and advises him go to his wife's gypsy tea room. As she reads the tea leaves, she sees situations which lead to Cab and his orchestra performing musical numbers.

Released Feb. 20, 1937 11 min 11+

Genres: Comedy, Music, Musical, Short

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