Groovie Movie
Synopsis
A boogie-woogie piano introduces what purports to be a jitterbug lesson, starring prize winner Arthur Walsh, his partner, and then later various other couples. We start with steps imported from other dances, like the waltz, then sped up. Next Walsh and his partner show some basic steps, but the movements are too swift for the narrator to describe them or the viewer to learn how to do them. By the end, various couples (all but a pair of briefly-seen children are white), including some comic ones, give a high-speed demonstration as the music rocks and swings. These are hep cats. Pete Smith's narration is full of slang.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Jason
- Original Title
- Groovie Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Jason
Department Leadership Roster
Will Jason
Director
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What is Groovie Movie about?
A boogie-woogie piano introduces what purports to be a jitterbug lesson, starring prize winner Arthur Walsh, his partner, and then later various other couples. We start with steps imported from other dances, like the waltz, then sped up. Next Walsh and his partner show some basic steps, but the movements are too swift for the narrator to describe them or the viewer to learn how to do them. By the end, various couples (all but a pair of briefly-seen children are white), including some comic ones, give a high-speed demonstration as the music rocks and swings. These are hep cats. Pete Smith's narration is full of slang.
Who directed Groovie Movie?
Groovie Movie was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in Groovie Movie?
The principal cast of Groovie Movie includes Pete Smith.
When was Groovie Movie released and how long is it?
Groovie Movie was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 10m.