Eschewing stereotypical "black" roles of the era, Horne found her niche as an onscreen songstress, making her film bow in Panama Hattie (1942). The following year, she starred in the movie-musical Stormy Weather (1943); the film's title tune would become her signature song.
Horne also led an active stage life, earning a Tony nod in 1958 for her performance in the Broadway musical "Jamaica" and winning a special Tony decades later for her autobiographical show "Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music" (1981). She died May 9, 2010, at the age of 92.
Stormy WeatherLena Horne, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller star in this 1940s musical comedy that's light on plot line but brimming with sensational song and dance numbers by the top African-American performers of the day. Highlights include Horne's soulful "Stormy Weather," Robinson's... Read More
Jumpin' & Jivin': Vol. 1Jazz legends swing in this collection of 27 performances that represent a treasured piece of American cultural history, showcasing the artistry of Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, Fats Waller, Gene Krupa and others. Produced as theatrical shorts in the 1940s and '50s, the clips also feature Cab Calloway,... Read More
Let's Hear It for the Girls!There's nothing like the voice of a woman singing jazz, and this video brings together performances by some of the biggest names in the business, including Anita O'Day, June Christy, Lena Horne and Sarah Vaughan. Rare footage features showstoppers such as "Let Me Off Uptown," "Hollywood Boogie,"... Read More
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz DivasHere's a perfect chance to compare and contrast a clutch of the greatest jazz divas in the history of the genre. "Sassy" Sarah Vaughan appears along with her fellow pop-jazz queens, sultry Lena Horne, Ella "The First Lady of Song" Fitzgerald, gorgeous Dorothy Dandridge and Billie "Lady Day" Holiday.... Read More
Sarah Vaughan: Swing EraAs a jazz vocalist with a stunning multiple-octave range, Sarah Vaughan raised the bar for all other female singers. During the course of her long career, the versatile "Sassy" often collaborated with jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Lester Young. This selection of vintage clips... Read More
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Jumpin' & Jivin': Vol. 1 (2007) | NR | |
Let's Hear It for the Girls! (2006) | NR | |
Judy Garland: Judy Duets (2006) | NR | |
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The Ladies Sing Jazz: Vol. 2 (2005) | NR | |
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The Harlem Renaissance (2004) | NR | |
Jazz Legends: Boogie Woogie (2004) | NR | |
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Sarah Vaughan: Swing Era (2004) | NR | |
The Great American Songbook (2003) | NR | |
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Small Steps, Big Strides (1997) | NR | |
That's Entertainment 3 (1994) | G | |
The Ladies Sing the Blues (1988) | NR | |
The Wiz (1978) | G | |
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The Judy Garland Show (1963) | NR | |
Words and Music (1948) | NR | |
Till the Clouds Roll By (1947) | NR | |
Ziegfeld Follies (1946) | NR | |
Cabin in the Sky (1943) | NR | |
Stormy Weather (1943) | NR | |
Second Chorus / Mr. Imperium (1940) | NR | |
Hi De Ho/The Duke Is Tops (1934) | NR | |
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