Hot Chocolate

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.

Cast

Duke Ellington

as Self (uncredited)

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers

as Self

Herbert 'Whitey' White

as Self (uncredited)

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