MELODY MASTERS 1950s MUSIC VIDEOS DESI ARNAZ EXPLAINS THE RHUMBA JUDY CLARK 48044

Love our channel Help us save and post more orphaned films Support us on Patreon: Even a really tiny contribution can make a difference. Originally released in 1947 as Jitterumba and then subsequently rereleased by Castle Films in 1949 as Melody Masters, 5, this short features Desi Arnaz (misspelled in the credits as Arnez ) explaining all about the rhumba. Arnaz is joined by Judy Clark and an obscure songstress named Dulcina, presenting Taboo, El Cumbanchero, Boteando, Managua Nicaragua and I ll Take the The film gives a fairly good idea of what Arnaz and his orchestra were like as a nightclub act, and showcases Arnaz engaging onstage presence and breezy demeanor. (At 6:05, while introducing Dulcina, Arnaz takes a nice dig at his old boss, the famed Xavier Cugat, and he does a series of charming pronunciation fumbles including at 12:35 calling the Lindy Hop the hoop. ) Incidentally, Arnaz act is what is known as ballroom rumba o