Mable Lee
Biography
Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019), sometimes spelled Mabel Lee, was an American jazz tap dancer, singer, and entertainer. Lee appeared on Broadway, at the Apollo Theater, and was known as "Queen of the Soundies" due to her numerous performances in the films.
Known For & Full Filmography13 Titles
Movie - 1943, 2h 15m • as Dancer
Soundie featuring The Chanticleers singing "Babbling Bess." Also starring Francine Everett (as Babbling Bess) and Mable Lee (Dancer).
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as (archive footage)
Mantan Moreland hosts a series of filmed song, dance and band numbers by various artists, mostly released previously as individual "soundies".
Movie - 1948, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An all-black musical featuring the talent of funnyman Mantan Moreland.
Movie - 1947, 2h 15m • as Mabel (as Mabel Lee)
Old-time musical star Schyler Jarvis, now wealthy, is dying; his last act is a visionary plan for the future happiness of his son, swing bandleader Louis Jarvis, and Honey Carter, daughter of his long-lost love. But crooked lawyer Talbot has a nefarious scheme to get his hands on the Jarvis money...and it doesn't include any happiness for Louis and Honey. Plenty of swing from Louis Jordan's Tympany Five.
Movie - 1946, 2h 15m • as Self / Dancer
Noble Sissle & Mable Lee perform "Sizzle with Sissle."
Movie - 1947, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A Soundie featuring Noble Sissle and His Orchestra with Mabel Lee.
Movie - 1946, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Stephin Fetchit.
Movie - 1941, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra performing "I Want a Big Fat Mama."
Movie - 1947, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
O'Voutie O'Rooney was marketed as a short film by indie distributor Astor Pictures, who tagged it along with feature films made for all-black cinemas.
Movie - 1943, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In this soundie Mable Lee sings and dances to a song "Chicken Shack Shuffle" followed by other dancers.
Movie - 1945, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Mable Lee performs "Cats Can't Dance" along with Deryck Sampson's Band.
Movie - 1945, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Soundie featuring Mable Lee and Deryck Sampson's Band in "Half-Past Jump Time."
Movie - 1947, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A Bevy of Beauties and a Boatload of Fun