That Man of Mine

That Man of Mine

1946 · 56 min · ★ 8.0 · Music

Featuring the swinging sounds of the all-woman band The International Sweethearts of Rhythm and a young Ruby Dee, the 1946 musical showcases tenderness in romance and community through a series of musical numbers. The loosely connected plot follows film producers hoping to cast a stand-out actress for their next film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2008.

Directed by Leonard Anderson · Written by Les Hafner

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