As the title indicates, Hi-De-Ho is a vehicle for entertainer Cab Calloway. The star plays a bandleader (what else?) who is torn between two lovers: his jealous girlfriend Jenni leGon and his crafty manager Ida James. leGon hires a gangland assassin to take Calloway for a ride, but at the last moment has a change of heart and tries to prevent the murder. She stops a bullet meant for Calloway, allowing James to claim him for the final clinch. Produced for what we termed "colored theatres" in 1947, the all-black Hi-De-Ho is ...
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As the title indicates, Hi-De-Ho is a vehicle for entertainer Cab Calloway. The star plays a bandleader (what else?) who is torn between two lovers: his jealous girlfriend Jenni leGon and his crafty manager Ida James. leGon hires a gangland assassin to take Calloway for a ride, but at the last moment has a change of heart and tries to prevent the murder. She stops a bullet meant for Calloway, allowing James to claim him for the final clinch. Produced for what we termed "colored theatres" in 1947, the all-black Hi-De-Ho is not what one could call expensive (many of the sets shimmer and shake as the actors stroll by) but the songs are first-rate. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Cab Calloway, Ida James, Jeni Le Gon, William Campbell. New. 1947 Run time: 72. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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Cab Calloway, Ida James, Jeni Le Gon, William Campbell. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 72 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1947. Factory sealed brand new not a promo or cutout.
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Cab Calloway, Ida James, Jeni Le Gon, William Campbell. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 72 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1947. factory sealed brand new