Spreadin' the Jam (1945)

A young woman who is unable to pay her rent gets some unexpected help when the other tenants throw a last-minute rent party in her apartment. In the process, they all charm the landlady out of a year's rent. The entire story is told in song (swing music) and dance (Jitterbug, Lindy Hop etc.).

Released Oct. 27, 1945 10 min 7+

Genres: Comedy, Music, Musical, Short

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