Killer Diller (1948 film)
| Killer Diller | |
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| Directed by | Josh Binney |
| Written by | Hal Seeger |
| Produced by | E. M. Glucksman |
| Starring | Dusty Fletcher George Wiltshire Butterfly McQueen Andy Kirk Four Congaroos |
| Cinematography | Lester Lang |
| Edited by | Louis Hesse |
| Music by | Count Basie Milton Ebbens Johnny Miller |
| Distributed by | All American |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Killer Diller is a 1948 American musical comedy race film directed by Josh Binney and released by All American. Academic and comedienne Eddie Tafoya wrote that "Killer Diller is really more concerned with showcasing black talent appearing at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater than it is with providing audiences with a satisfying story." The movie features The Clark Brothers (tap dancers), Nat King Cole, Moms Mabley, Dusty Fletcher, Butterfly McQueen, the Andy Kirk Orchestra and the Four Congaroos (dancing the Lindy Hop). René J. Hall was the film's arranger.