Review of Stormy Weather (1943) by Antonius B — 12 Dec 2016

A few great tunes, a few mediocre tunes, but lots of great dance numbers - and why is everyone smiling so much?

This review of Stormy Weather (1943) was written by Antonius B on 12 Dec 2016.

Stormy Weather has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Stormy Weather (1943) by Antonius B — 12 Dec 2016

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White guilt writ large and made celluloid. Anodyne and uncomfortable viewing. Thank Jesus for the Black Panthers…

A few fabulous performances elevate this from the hokum it aspires to be. Fats Waller should be on camera about ten times as often as he is…

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