The Joint is Jumping is a musical comedy film from 1949. A "race film" with an African American cast of performers, it was one of several such films produced by the All-American News film company and directed by Josh Binney. It was written by Hal Seeger. The 4-reel film was previewed in the Chicago Defender October 16, 1948.

The Phil Moore Four appeared in the film as well as a band called The All American Girl Band.

The Joint is Jumpin' (film)

Cast

Rozelle Gayle

Bob Howard

Una Mae Carlisle

Hadda Brooks

Slick & Jack

John Mason

Charles Ray, who was white

J. Patrick Patterson

Mattie Weaver

Gertrude Saunders

John Oscar

Frog Edwards

Eddie South

Phil Moore Four

The Jubalaires

The All American Girl Band

Doris Ratliff

George Lawson and his band

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1949 films

American musical films

Race films

1949 musical films

1940s American films

The Joint is Jumpin' (film)