Tall, Tan and Terrific (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, Tall, Tan and Terrific is a music film directed by Bud Pollard, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Professional gambler The Duke (Dots Johnson) attempts to cheat Handsome Harry Hansom (Monte Hawley), who owns a successful Harlem nightclub, out of his club and his contract with his lead singer and girlfriend Tall, Tan, and Terrific (Francine Everett). This leads to a murder that is solved by club comic Mantan Moreland and club photographer Butterbeans (Barbara Bradford). But the plot takes little screen time, most of which is devoted to stage acts at the nightclub.
Who’s in it. Tall, Tan and Terrific stars Mantan Moreland as Mantan Moreland, Monte Hawley as 'Handsome' Harry Hansom, Francine Everett as Miss Tall, Tan and Terrific and Dots Johnson as The Duke, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tall, Tan and Terrific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tall, Tan and Terrific tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tall, Tan and Terrific (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tall, Tan and Terrific change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tall, Tan and Terrific?
- Tall, Tan and Terrific stars Mantan Moreland, Monte Hawley, Francine Everett, Dots Johnson and Rudy Toombs.
- When was Tall, Tan and Terrific released?
- Tall, Tan and Terrific was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.