Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson Softshoe Rhythm-Dances

Introduction  p. 4

The Routines:
Got A Snap In My Fingers (Living I A Great Big Way)   p. 7 - 23
from the film “Hooray For Love” (RKO, June 14, 1935).
Down By A Southern River    p. 8 - 24
Soundie (Aminoco Productions, 1942)

Café Metropole   p. 25
(20th Century Fox, April 28, 1937)
deleted scene, included in the DVD “Hidden Hollywood, Vol. 1”
Ed Sullivan Show   p. 38
live performance, not yet identified footage
included in the DVD "The Very Best Of Ed Sullivan Show"
Robinson holds the mike on wire in order to point it at his shoes
Tea For Two (live performance)   p. 39
not identified footage included in the documentary "It Just Happened"
Mr. And Mrs. Sippi  p. 43
from the film "Dixiana" (RKO, August 1, 1930)
Hey, What Did The Bluebird Say  p. 45
Choreography: Bill Robinson, dancer: Shirley Temple
from the film "Dimples" DVD (20th Century Fox, October 16, 1936)        
Eleanor Whitney «Love Is Just Around The Corner»  p. 49
from the film «Millions In The Air» (Paramount, December 12, 1935)

The Doc:
Sunnie O'Dea: Wing-Combination  p. 52
from the film “Hollywood Party” (MGM, April 3, 1937)
Bill Robinson: Leap-UP Combination  p. 54
Bill Robinson: Cramproll + Waltzclog  p. 55
Stage Adaption (V. Cuno)   p. 58