Movie spotlight
Tip Tap Toe
Hal and Mitzi have known each other since they were babies. Tap dancer Hal now works as a window dresser in Blake's Department Store, owned by Mitzi's dad. Mr. Blake hates jazz music and dancing. He refuses to let Mitzi marry Hal, because Hal's ambition is to be a dancer on stage. When Mitzi reveals a secret about Mrs. Blake's past, her father soon changes his tune.
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Plot Summary
This short musical film features a dance performance by Phyllis Bash and Buster Shaver. The plot, if any, is minimal, serving primarily as a showcase for the performers' talents. It's a brief, energetic display of early 1930s dance styles.
Critical Reception
As a very early short film, "Tip Tap Toe" is primarily of historical interest for its glimpse into the musical shorts of the era. Its artistic merit and impact are difficult to assess by modern standards, but it represents the kind of light entertainment popular in movie theaters at the time.
What Reviewers Say
A brief showcase of dance talent from the early sound era.
Represents a typical musical short subject of its time.
Google audience: Information regarding specific audience reception for this short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This short film is notable for being one of the early examples of color technology used in musical shorts, likely featuring early two-strip Technicolor, though specific details are scarce.
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