Acting
Mable Lee
Born 1921-07-02
Department: Acting
Biography
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Mable Lee
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Babbling Bess
1943
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Reet, Petite, and Gone
1947
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The Dreamer
1948
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Ebony Parade
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Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
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O'Voutie O'Rooney
1947
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I Want a Big Fat Mama
1941
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Chicken Shack Shuffle
1943
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Cats Can't Dance
1945
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Half-Past Jump Time
1945
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (14 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Dreamer | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1948 |
 | O'Voutie O'Rooney | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1947 |
 | Swanee Showboat | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1947 |
 | Reet, Petite, and Gone | Mabel (as Mabel Lee) | Movie | 1947 |
 | Sizzle with Sissle | Self / Dancer | Movie | 1946 |
 | Baby Don't Go Away from Me | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1946 |
| Pigmeat Throws the Bull | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1945 | |
 | Half-Past Jump Time | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1945 |
 | Cats Can't Dance | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1945 |
| Rhythmania | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1943 | |
 | Chicken Shack Shuffle | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1943 |
 | Babbling Bess | Dancer | Movie | 1943 |
 | I Want a Big Fat Mama | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1941 |
 | Ebony Parade | (archive footage) | Movie | — |