Today's Soundie is called "Sizzle With Sissle" by Noble Sissle and His Orchestra. This was filmed in 1946, and is just one of several Soundies that Sissle made at that time. This film also features the always sexy, Mabel Lee. Her dancing truly does make this Soundie sizzle.
If you manage to shift your eyes away from Mabel Lee for a few moments, you'll notice the bouncy nature of Sissle leading his band. I've watched many, many Soundies over the years, and a common theme is the almost stoic, rigid nature of the bandleaders themselves. It's nice to see Noble Sizzle "feel" the music and express it in his performance. His energy really adds something to the film in a "Cab Calloway" sort of way.
Enjoy!
Watch the Soundie: "Sizzle With Sizzle" featuring Noble Sissle and Mabel Lee
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