title: The Joint is Jumpin' (film)
text: # The Joint is Jumpin' (film)
  
  The Joint is Jumping is a musical comedy film from 1949. A "race film" with an African American cast of performers, it was one of several such films produced by the All-American News film company and directed by Josh Binney. It was written by Hal Seeger. The 4-reel film was previewed in the Chicago Defender October 16, 1948.
  
  The Phil Moore Four appeared in the film as well as a band called The All American Girl Band.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Rozelle Gayle
  * Bob Howard
  * Una Mae Carlisle
  * Hadda Brooks
  * Slick & Jack
  * John Mason
  * Charles Ray, who was white
  * J. Patrick Patterson
  * Mattie Weaver
  * Gertrude Saunders
  * John Oscar
  * Frog Edwards
  * Eddie South
  * Phil Moore Four
  * The Jubalaires
  * The All American Girl Band
  * Doris Ratliff
  * George Lawson and his band
  