Frances Carroll & 'The Coquettes'

Bandleader Frances Carroll leads The Coquettes, an all-female band, in several swing tunes.

Cast

Frances Carroll

as Herself - Bandleader / Singer

Eunice Healey

as Herself - Tap Dancer

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