My Lost Horizon

Alan Ladd was discovered by Sue Carol for his incredible voice in radio. And then she married him. In I Look At You, he is sweet and graceful. And at the very beginning of his career in film. He sings and leads Rita Rio's all-girl band while she dances around him.

Count Basie does a little rhyming rapping before going into this Benny Goodman instrumental composition. While he's playing, plenty of couples are jitterbugging constantly until, one by one, they get tired and start to fall down on the floor.

In this Soundie, the Mills Brothers sing the title song to a cut-out image of Dorothy Dandridge, which then comes to life and dances for them.

The King Cole Trio and Ida James perform the title song in this Soundie.

A variety-style short built around the eccentric comedy and piano-playing of Al Trahan, featuring supporting performances from Yukona Cameron and Helen Hawley.

Cab Calloway performing his famous hit "Minnie the Moocher".

Mel Tormé and the Mel-Tones sing the title song in this 1945 Soundie (a short film produced to be played on jukebox-like Panoram machines).

Lew Hearn and Phyllis Kenny perform "Deep in the Heart of Texas"

Helen Huntley and Stan Kenton and His Orchestra perform "Jammin' in the Panoram."

Big Band leader and 1930s Broadway starlet Gracie Barrie sings a lovely little ditty about a wife’s revenge on her cheating husband. (Oddball Films)

Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers

Jack White serves as an energetic and highly vocal emcee and bandleader, rapid-firing jokes and enthusiastic commentary between songs. The group performs catchy musical numbers, including the tunes "Crazy for You" and "Mean to Me". The 10-minute short also highlights vocal performances by artists Mary Lee, Billy (or Billie) Lee, and Ruth Petty.

Anna Case sings a song while the Cansino family dances in the background.

1945 Soundies musical short starring Merle Travis

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.

Anita O'Day with Gene Krupa and His Orchestra perform "Let Me Off Uptown".

1943 Soundies musical short starring Larry Clinton

1942 Soundies musical short starring The King's Men

Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra perform "Au Reet"

Johnny Taylor sings "Good Nite All" at a house party.