Tall, Tan and Terrific(1946)
Tall, Tan and Terrific Synopsis
Professional gambler The Duke (Dots Johnson) attempts to cheat Handsome Harry Hansom (Monte Hawley), who owns a successful Harlem nightclub, out of his club and his contract with his lead singer and girlfriend Tall, Tan, and Terrific (Francine Everett). This leads to a murder that is solved by club comic Mantan Moreland and club photographer Butterbeans (Barbara Bradford). But the plot takes little screen time, most of which is devoted to stage acts at the nightclub.
Tall, Tan and Terrific (1946) is a music film directed by Bud Pollard, released on June 26, 1946 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Mantan Moreland, Monte Hawley, Francine Everett and Dots Johnson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Bud Pollard
- Writers:
- John E. Gordon
- Producers:
- Bud Pollard
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Etra
- Production:
- Astor Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Tall, Tan and Terrific Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mantan Moreland
as Mantan Moreland
- Monte Hawley
Monte Hawley
as 'Handsome' Harry Hansom
Francine Everett
as Miss Tall, Tan and Terrific
Dots Johnson
as The Duke
- Rudy Toombs
Rudy Toombs
as Lefty Gomez
- Barbara 'Butterbeans' Bradford
Barbara 'Butterbeans' Bradford
as Club Photographer
- Milton Woods
Milton Woods
as The Master of Ceremonies
- Gorgeous Astor Debutantes
Gorgeous Astor Debutantes
as Themselves
- Thelma Cordero
Thelma Cordero
- Lou Swarz
Lou Swarz
Key crew
Directed by Bud Pollard, written by John E. Gordon, produced by Bud Pollard.
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Tall, Tan and Terrific Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Tall, Tan and Terrific – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tall, Tan and Terrific online?
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Who stars in Tall, Tan and Terrific?
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The main cast of Tall, Tan and Terrific (1946) includes Mantan Moreland, Monte Hawley, Francine Everett, Dots Johnson and Rudy Toombs. The film was directed by Bud Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tall, Tan and Terrific released?
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Tall, Tan and Terrific was released on June 26, 1946 and runs for 40m.
Is Tall, Tan and Terrific worth watching?
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Tall, Tan and Terrific (1946) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.