7/18/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Harold Nicholas – Mister BeeBe from Carolina Blues (1944)

An amazing song and tap routine from Carolina Blues (1944) – with a huge cast of dancers and singers, and headed up by the wonderful Harold Nicholas.

The routine is known for its high energy and intricate choreography, with Harold Nicholas showcasing his exceptional tap dancing skills.  A lot of the people in this routine are uncredited in the film, but the list we have so far:

Dancers:
Harold Nicholas
The Four Step Brothers
Marie Bryant
Lennie Bluet
Mildred Boyd
Anise Boyer
The Layson Brothers (Richard and Michael? Finlayson – the two kids)

Singers:
June Richmond
The Golden Gate Quartette (Willie Johnson, Henry Owens, Orlandus Wilson & Clyde Riddick)

Harold Nicholas – Mister BeeBe (1944)

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