A rhythmic whodunnit where every beat is a clue and every act is a showstopper.
Backstage chaos erupts when a vanishing act goes sideways, leaving the cast to hunt for a missing girl and a mysterious cabinet that refuses to give up its secrets. As Dusty Fletcher and Butterfly McQueen navigate a whirlwind of soulful crooners and high-speed dancers, they must solve the puzzle before the final curtain falls on more than just the performance.
Original Title: Killer Diller (1948)
b&w version https://youtu.be/jDNAmrjJDCA
⭐️ STARRING
George Wiltshire – Dumdone, the manager
Butterfly McQueen – Butterfly, his secretary
Nellie Hill – Lola, his fiancée
Moms Mabley – Vaudeville Star (as Jackie Mabley)
Ken Renard – Voodoo Man
Nat King Cole – Himself (The Nat King Cole Trio)
The Clark Brothers – Themselves
Freddie Robinson – Sarge
William Campbell – Policeman
Edgar Martin – Policeman
Sidney Easton – Policeman
Augustus Smith – Stage Hand
Jackie "Moms" Mabley – Vaudeville Star
🎬 CREW
Directed by Josh Binney
Written by Hal Seeger
Cinematography by Lester Lang
Film Editing by Dave Kummins
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Musical • Comedy • Mystery • Classic • Jazz • African American Vaudeville
