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Hi De Ho (also known as Hi-De-Ho) is a 1947 American musical race movie that was released by All American and has an African-American cast.
The film stars Cab Calloway. He performs a number of songs in the film, including a capella versions of "Minnie was a Hep Cat" and "St. James Infirmary" with his orchestra. The orchestra also provides incidental music for the other performers. Featured in the movie are the Peters Sisters (singers) and the Miller Brothers and Lois (tap dancers).
Original Release
05/09/1947
US Release
05/09/1947
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cab Calloway | Cab Calloway / Himself |
| Ida James | Nettie |
| Jeni Le Gon | Minnie |
| William Campbell | Sparks |
| Virginia Girvin | Sparks' Girl Friend / Sparks' fat friend |
| George Wiltshire | Boss Mason |
| James Dunmore | Mo the Mouse |
| Augustus Smith | Preacher |
| Edgar Martin | Jive Club Owner |
| Leonard Rogers | Ralph |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Cab Calloway | Cab Calloway / Himself |
| Ida James | Nettie |
| Jeni Le Gon | Minnie |
| William Campbell | Sparks |
| Virginia Girvin | Sparks' Girl Friend / Sparks' fat friend |
| George Wiltshire | Boss Mason |
| James Dunmore | Mo the Mouse |
| Augustus Smith | Preacher |
| Edgar Martin | Jive Club Owner |
| Leonard Rogers | Ralph |
| David Bethea | Brass Hat Club Owner |
| Shepard Roberts | Police Sergeant |
| Frederick Johnson | Headwaiter |
| Dusty Fletcher | Dusty Fletcher |
| 'Panama' Francis | Self - Drummer in Cab Calloway's Small Band |
| Milt Hinton | Self - Bassist in Cab Calloway's Small Band |
| Jonah Jones | Self - Trumpetist in Cab Calloway's Small Band |
| Lois | Dancer |
| The Miller Brothers | Dancers |
| Peters Sisters | Peters Sisters |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| E.M. Glucksman | Producer |
