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Mable Lee

Mable Lee

Acting

July 2, 1921 — February 7, 2019

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

The Dreamer

The Dreamer

Everybody's Jumpin' Now

Everybody's Jumpin' Now

O'Voutie O'Rooney

O'Voutie O'Rooney

Reet, Petite, and Gone

Reet, Petite, and Gone

Mabel (as Mabel Lee)

Baby Don't Go Away from Me

Baby Don't Go Away from Me

Sizzle with Sissle

Sizzle with Sissle

Self / Dancer

Cats Can't Dance

Cats Can't Dance

Half-Past Jump Time

Half-Past Jump Time

Babbling Bess

Babbling Bess

Dancer

Chicken Shack Shuffle

Chicken Shack Shuffle

I Want a Big Fat Mama

I Want a Big Fat Mama

Swanee Showboat

Swanee Showboat

Ebony Parade

Ebony Parade

(archive footage)

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