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Mable Lee
Born
2 July 1921
Died
7 February 2019
Acting

Mable Lee

Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019), sometimes spelled Mabel Lee, was an American jazz tap dancer, singer, and entertainer. Lee appeared on Broadway, at the Apollo Theater, and was known as "Queen of the Soundies" due to her numerous performances in the films.

As actor

The Dreamer

1948

Swanee Showboat

1947

O'Voutie O'Rooney

1947

Reet, Petite, and Gone

1947 · Mabel (as Mabel Lee)

Baby Don't Go Away from Me

1946

Sizzle with Sissle

1946 · Self / Dancer

Cats Can't Dance

1945

Pigmeat Throws the Bull

1945

Half-Past Jump Time

1945

Babbling Bess

1943 · Dancer

Chicken Shack Shuffle

1943

Rhythmania

1943

I Want a Big Fat Mama

1941

Ebony Parade

(archive footage)