Stormy Weather (1943): Cast
Stormy Weather is a 1943 music film directed by Andrew L. Stone, starring Matthew Beard as Stagehand (uncredited), Lena Horne and Cab Calloway. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stormy Weather About?
The premise of Stormy Weather without spoilers.
The film follows an ambitious dancer who teams up with a celebrated singer, using their partnership to showcase a vibrant tribute to the pioneering African‑American performers of the early twentieth century. Featuring dazzling numbers that blend Basin Street jazz with Broadway flair, the story celebrates the era’s iconic songs and rhythms while exploring the characters’ ambitions and romance.
Stormy Weather Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- national film registry
- zoot suit
- african american
- tap dancing
- scat singing
- classic musical
- stage show
- parade
- marching band
- nightclub
- gardenia
- floor show
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- riverboat
- shuffle dancer
- jazz band
- sitting in a tree
- drumming
- body paint
- punched in the face
- shoeshine
- jalopy
- jive talk
- thunderstorm
- jazz music
- 1900s
- dancing
- top hat and tails
- trumpet
- blues music
- guitar
- washboard
- piano
- trombone
- show business
- stair dance
- singer
- dancer
Stormy Weather Cast & Characters
Matthew Beard leads the cast as Stagehand (uncredited), with Lena Horne as Selina Rogers and Cab Calloway as Cab Calloway. Directed by Andrew L. Stone; 54 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew L. Stone
- Matthew Beard as Stagehand (uncredited)
- Lena Horne as Selina Rogers
- Cab Calloway as Cab Calloway
- Ernest Whitman as Jim Europe (uncredited)
Also Starring in Stormy Weather
· 50 more- Harold Nicholas Dancer
- Fayard Nicholas Dancer
- Nick Stewart Cousin Jake (uncredited)
- Jeni Le Gon Dancer (uncredited)
- Louise Franklin Dancer (uncredited)
- Bill Robinson Bill Williamson
- Dooley Wilson Gabe Tucker
- Katherine Dunham Katherine Dunham
- Florence O'Brien Tucker's Gold-Digging Girlfriend (uncredited)
- Vivian Dandridge Dancer (uncredited)
- Rosalie Lincoln Dancer (uncredited)
- F.E. Miller Skit (uncredited)
- Avanelle Harris Dancer (uncredited)
- Johnny Lee Lyles (uncredited)
- Fats Waller 'Fats' Waller
- Cleo Herndon Dancer (uncredited)
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- Teddy Buckner Band Member (uncredited)
- Suzette Harbin Dancer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Jo Jones Drummer (uncredited)
- Doris Ake Dancer (uncredited)
- Maggie Hathaway Dancer (uncredited)
- Lucille Battle Dancer (uncredited)
- Tommie Moore Dancer / Nightclub Patron
- Neva Peoples Nightclub Dancer (uncredited)
- Charles Hawkins Dancer (uncredited)
- Benny Carter Trumpeter (uncredited)
- Johnny Thomas Dancer (uncredited)
- Lennie Bluett Dancer / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Artie Young Dancer (uncredited)
- Coleman Hawkins Saxophonist (uncredited)
- Juliette Ball Dancer (uncredited)
- Millie Monroe Dancer (uncredited)
- Kathleen Hartsfield Hatcheck Girl / Dancer (uncredited)
- Emmett 'Babe' Wallace Chick Bailey (uncredited)
- Zutty Singleton Band Member (uncredited)
- Taps Miller Trumpeter (uncredited)
- Judy Carol Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Ruth Scott Dancer (uncredited)
- Henry Phace Roberts Dancer (uncredited)
- Illinois Jacquet Band Member (uncredited)
- Talley Beatty Dancer (uncredited)
- Anise Boyer Singer (uncredited)
- Mae E. Johnson May Johnson (uncredited)
- Ada Brown Singer
- Janet Collins Dancer (uncredited)
- Robert Felder Cab Calloway, Jr. (uncredited)
- Ruby Golden Fat Girl (uncredited)
- Johnny Horace Member The Shadracks (uncredited)
- Ned Stanfield Member The Shadracks (uncredited)
- Lena Torrence Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Stormy Weather Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stormy Weather.
Stormy Weather Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Symphonie magique” and “暴风雪”.
- Also known as
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- Symphonie magique
- 暴风雪
- Tempestade de Ritmos
- 暴風雪
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Stormy Weather FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stormy Weather, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stormy Weather?
Stormy Weather runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Stormy Weather released?
Stormy Weather was released on July 21, 1943.
Who directed Stormy Weather?
Stormy Weather was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
More films by Andrew L. Stone Who is in the cast of Stormy Weather?
Stormy Weather stars Matthew Beard as Stagehand (uncredited), Lena Horne as Selina Rogers and Cab Calloway as Cab Calloway, among 54 credited actors.
Does Stormy Weather have a post-credit scene?
No. Stormy Weather has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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