PBS channel 13 in New York has put online a sweet 30 minute documentary about legendary lindy hopper Frankie Manning called "Never Stop Swinging." From the website:
The documentary features the last major interview of Frankie Manning
before his death, as well as precious archival footage of his dancing
from the 1930’s to 2009 in New York, Hollywood, Sweden, France, Italy
and Singapore. Footage highlights include scenes of Manning’s birthday
parties, where he danced with one woman for each year he’d been alive,
the legendary dance scene choreographed and headlined by Manning for
the film “Hellzapoppin,” and the phenomenal duet with his 76-year-old
son, Chazz, himself a professional dancer. Frankie was a born
storyteller, with a huge smile and an even bigger laugh.
before his death, as well as precious archival footage of his dancing
from the 1930’s to 2009 in New York, Hollywood, Sweden, France, Italy
and Singapore. Footage highlights include scenes of Manning’s birthday
parties, where he danced with one woman for each year he’d been alive,
the legendary dance scene choreographed and headlined by Manning for
the film “Hellzapoppin,” and the phenomenal duet with his 76-year-old
son, Chazz, himself a professional dancer. Frankie was a born
storyteller, with a huge smile and an even bigger laugh.
Head here to watch the whole thing online! Thanks, Thirteen!