That's the Spirit

That's the Spirit

That's the Spirit

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That's the Spirit

1933

0h 11m

5.7(3 votes)

Comedy

Music

Overview

In this musical short, two night watchmen hear songs performed in a haunted pawn shop.

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Production Companies

The Vitaphone Corporation

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Noble Sissle

Himself (the Band Leader)

Noble Sissle

Acting

Cora La Redd

Singer / Dancer

No Image

Acting

F.E. Miller

Night Watchman

F.E. Miller

Acting

Mantan Moreland

Night Watchman

Mantan Moreland

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