Stompin' at the Savoy (1992, Lynn Whitfield, Vanessa Williams, Jasmine Guy, Mario Van Peebles)
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As the Harlem Renaissance flourishes in jazzy New York City, Pauline (Vanessa Williams), Esther (Lynn Whitfield) and Alice (Jasmine Guy) struggle to survive. By day, they toil at dreary jobs, dreaming of stardom, riches and happiness. By night, they dance their troubles away at the famous Savoy Ballroom. But when World War II appears on the horizon, the girls find their fortunes unfolding too unevenly to reconcile, and they inevitably begin to drift apart. *******************************************************************************************************
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During this period black people may have been poor but they had class and ethics. They didn’t mind working hard even if it was washing dishes. When they got together they weren’t maids and chauffeurs they were kings and queens. The music was phenomenal back then.
Spot on!!
because back then black boys and girls grew up in a home with a mom and a dad. The exclusion of the father is what killed the black family
How do you figure??? Lynn Whitfield's character had ZERO ethics. And the story pretty much centered around her.
work is for slaves, entrepreneurship is the way to go. If u are going to work hard, work hard for yourself. instead of being a slave to a boss, that tell u when to come & go, when to go to the bathroom, eat or take a break. I taught my sons to get a trade that they can use to start a business or just to start a business in something that interests them.
@@peacelover2767 i disagree. There are PLENTY of single parent homes that produce decent law abiding productive members of society. I wouldn't say a black family is ruined because there is no father. Get a grip and stop with the excuses. In general, people are degenerates because yhey make poor choices.
Historic character types represented:
Vanessa: Billie Holliday
Lynn: Madame C.J. Walker
Mario:Duke Ellington
I understand Dorothy's pain! I've been there. Family will take you outta here if you let them. It is okay to say NO! Family over everything isn't necessarily true for everyone.
Say it again!!
AMEN! 🙏🏽 FACTS 💯
JewelsbyChicGemzs
It isn't true at all. Toxic people just came up with that as a way to control and rule others.
Sadly
I have always felt like I should have been born in the era. The respect, class, and pride.
Then this era really needs you. May you prosper, and influence others with your high values. God bless.
Wow, me too! My soul is connectd to that era. Watch all the documentaries n archival footage of that time. If there is such a thing~a transport of spirits~I kno I was there
Perfect
Same. But God is going to use you in this one.
.yes jesus baby u is fine than a silver dollar on hot Sunday
I'm a man
You slay me lawwwd I felt that lol but back then women were women & men were real men!!😍
So many stunningly BEAUTIFUL black women in one place!
I concur!!!
I totally agree!!👏👏👏👏
😍 and men too
For and talented, too.
Vanessa Williams character was my favorite she had so much sass!!
By far and that VOICE was made for those timeless hits.
@@Dwilli1_thebussyboy I saw Vanessa at the Atlanta Symphony hall live in concert just before Covid. I was pleasantly surprised. She can really sing, and she is a great live performer.
Directed by Debbie Allen...Excellent work.
Everyone talks about Esther, but Vanessa Williams as Pauline was played exceptionally. She was the only person true to herself.
Esther was such a low down snake who had no feelings for the people she backstabbed to become rich.
Estelle was so afraid of poverty, and she was so proud that she wanted to take care of herself, that she grabbed and secured money to the point of sacrificing love and friendship for it. She would not have needed to do that. But she had no faith in love. Walter loved her and he was doing well. She indeed loved money even more than herself.
She sabotaged herself and destroyed every good thing she had for a liquor store. When she could have had it all, if she could have seen the value of it. Hers is the sadest story.
It is for a hair salon.
EXACTLY
@@WaterfallVee no it was a liquor store,that's why she slept with the guy.For a liquor licence.
Right. She has to live with that misery....
She might have come from a bad home and wanted to be secure. I'm glad to see that she was strong enough to take care of herself.
BLACK WOMEN BACK THEN WERE NATURALLY STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL WITH REAL CHARACTER. I LOOKED UP TO THEM ALL AS A LIL GIRL. THEY ARE STILL MY STANDARD OF BEAUTY ALL THE WAY OLD SCHOOL ALL DAY. ENJOY MY PLAYLISTS.R REAL MUSIC
2019 at 29 yrs of age and I'm just now hearing of this movie??? How did this slip past my list of classics
Thats cause its a 92 movie im a 90s baby too im 29 also im just hearing of this movie
Malika Zaiahna same 2019 and I’m 26 wow
@@TheHoodHippi
Yea im like wats this
Same! N im 35 in 2020!!
Girl keep watching over and w, you’ll see something different each time 💚
one of my favorites! Oh Man I connected with this movie and I was just a kid! All of these actress' are legends, in my book!
Rebecca Write Absolutely! Nothing but respect! Bonafide actresses, not media sensations! I actually met Lynn Whitfield in an elevator a couple of months ago. Very nice lady. 😃
An AMAZING cast of Actors who just happen to be Brown!! Vanessa (both), Jasmine, Lynn, Dawn, Mario, Debbie-(HILARIOUS!), Darnell, all my Favs........we need more scripts like these!!!
"Oh the web we weave" "when first we do deceive".
Jasmine Guy's performance was spectacular. She channeled her inner Ruby Dee, and brought it out. Excellent!
Never knew Vanessa Williams could sing so beautifully...
Mac Logan yes, download her albums, her voice is amazing
Yassss. Vanessa was bad in her day.
Didn't she sing in Miss America contest
Huh? Singing was before her acting career
this cant be a real human being. The 16 x Grammy nominated Singer and Broadway Superstar herself Ms. Vanessa Williams. ICON TRAILBLAZER. Emmy nominated. "Oscar Award" winning hit "Colors of the Wind". The 1st black representation of beauty and brains i.e., (Ms. America) followed by the biggest scandalized moment..gtfoh LOL😂😢😮😅
An oldie but goodie. That Mario Van Peebles...oh so handsome!
GURL! 😋
Yes!👍🏾
😅 YES AND STLL IS.
Anyone remember The Women of Brewster Place!? THAT'S A GREAT MOVIE!! 😉😉😉
I concur with you. Excellent movie, stellar cast.
Amy Gonzales my favorite movie
Yes i have that movie its a classic 😃
Amy Gonzales
It was okay
Yup
A forgotten Masterpiece. Deep respect.
Walter thought he was avoiding the gold digger by blowing Pauline off and going with Esther and found out that Esther was the gold digger. She used that man for every connection he had and then screwed him over with the liquor license. It shows you can never judge a book by its cover.
Yep. If anything Pauline might've left him early getting bored but if not that she would've stayed loyal to him.
Sometimes you should judge a book by the cover though.
🙏TELL THE TRUTH AND SHAME THE DEVIL... TELL THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH... SO HELP US GOD ALMIGHTY🙏
I always come back to this movie one of my favorites reminds me of my grandmother and what black women had to go through the ups and down as well as the dance and music of this era of the 1940"s. Black women were classy and sophisticated and they carried themselves with dignity and pride and learn how to have fun and to make the best of sometimes of a bad situation and made it work for their beneifit. Women of this time did what they had to do they were strong and resilient. Most real women didn't come back years later crying about what happen to them they keep it moving.
Stephanie Bryant Well said! I love looking at photos of my grandparents and their siblings and friends from the thirties and forties. Everybody and I mean everybody looked so beautiful and handsome. You would not believe that they worked in kitchens, Pullman porters, janitors and nannies. Off the clock they carried themselves with such dignity and grace.
Stephanie Bryant So TRUE!🤗 They sure don't "make em like that No more".......Black ppl were Strong, Dignified, Beautiful, RESILIENT, & Classy!👏👏👏👏 I Love seeing old pics and hearing stories, during the 30's-40's.💜💜💜💜💜
Stephanie Bryant facts
Could not say any better- My mother was from this time ( well, she was born in 40; and BEAUTIFUL and smart- in every way. We were; classy, and not pretentiously so....it was real, embedded in who we were. We didn't celebrate "ho/b-status", tack weaves, fake lashes, strife-wielding...and thinking this was it....celebrating men who cheat but"take care of home"....aka/translation: foolishness. The era, save the hell of racism at its evilest, sheer elegance. People didn't try to look as tacky as they can and call it cool...we were about progress; thinking for yourself was not only "in", it was reality. Yes ma'am. Well said.
I am so glad, we're in a new day & age where people mostly don't have this backwards ass old school mentality. A space where people can show emotions freely without judgement.
One of the best, classiest, most beautiful, sexiest, well made movies that I have ever viewed. Not to mention, the lovely, all star, cast of gorgeous black actors/actresses, who exuded, dignity, principals, finesse & excellence. Debbie, you out did yourself with directing this fine work of art. Thank you for sharing cultured piece of a brillance!!!!!! P.S Lynn went about achieving her dreams in the wrong manner, however, who says we can't have both...love/career....If not, you marry just for love, you end up broke & sick/dead like Alice, insane like Dorothy, empty like Pauline
LYNN, VANESSA, VANESSA B. JASMINE, DAWN, DEBBIE...ALL THE QUEENS HOLDING COURT. LOVE IT!...
Lynn Whitfield is a great actress! Wow! Now she plays a First Lady and Grandmother on Green Leaf. She is wonderful!
Dawn Lewis really sings "Stairways to the Stars" oh man, my fav!!
Vanessa Bell Calloway is an exceptional actor.
Women back in these days had class. Love the music and their clothes. Women today could learn something from these ladies!
Every generation says the same thing about the present generation. Crazy enough, the ladies of those time were called "fast" for being more "outgoing" (clubbing, having sex before marriage, smoking, etc...)
@tatianadaniel3569 Spot on. Sin is sin. Sleeping around, with coiffed hair and a long dress is the same as getting it on with a front lace, tattoos, and booty shorts.
You can not find this movie anywhere for some reason! Thanks so much for uploading. Great film and actresses!❤
You are so right! I have been searching for the rest of it and can't find it anywhere.
Hey love nice music queen much success to you
Tatiana Mayfield try Amazon
I ordered it from Amazon.
We we're a People who had each other's back, back then sticking together wasn't an option especially today we need to see movies like this before OUR recessive enemy try to make our classic movies extinct. Thank you so much Black tree 🌳 📺 💯
You watched a totally different movie. 😂😂😂 Lynn Whitfield's character stabbed both her boyfriend and her girlfriend(Vanessa Williams) in the back. The other woman's sister totally disrespected her home by bringing all those folks into it and dirtying it up.
Wearing slip has become a thing of the past. Talent through out this movie
I like the vibes in this film. I love Vanessa Williams singing.
This movies is one of my favorites. The story, the characters, all of it...well done. It's art imitating life or could be life imitating art. Either way, the cast captures the time and plays it effortlessly. It draws me in every time I watch it. The most poignant message I take from it is; life does not guarantee a happy ending, the decisions we make , or don't make, dictate our journey. Death comes to us all sooner or later, and sometimes it lingers before striking. Friends, real friends, will always be at your side. All must learn to acknowledge mistakes and to ask for forgiveness.
It was great movie but left me feeling sad which is not good
@@secreteobsession3584 I agree. Not just in movies, but sad endings are a part life. We don't always have control over how things end in life. That too, is a very poignant point; life ends. Death comes in many forms before we are buried. My hope is not to offend, just offering my reply, my thoughts to your comment. Have a blessed day.
The dialogue is excellent!
This movie will always be one of all time favorites. I was twenty -two married and with two small babies when I first saw this movie! My what a beautiful cast. Thank you Mrs. Debbie Allen and Mr. Manard.
I feel you Dorothy...Unwanted family out the blue coming to house is crazy!
Palmon i was waiting for her to kick all of them out but she kept screaming. Her mental break was unexpected.
It pissed me off when her sister showed up and had all of those people in her house.
When this popped up I knew t was my mom because she always made me watch all the old classics this fissure is one of many
Black actress at their Best !
I am currently 46 years Young & I was 14 back In 1992, freshman year of high school!!! I remember exactly when this movie came out! Yaaassss!!! For the nostalgia!!! 🎉........ Funny how time flies 😢
I love my Black Movies. I love to see all of these beautiful black faces. Makes me proud.
Me 2
Pauline's character was interesting. She was jealous of the other girls' successes before hers because she probably figured that her skin color and hair would have garnered success easily. Yet, she was impressive because she let the boyfriend know that he could not treat her any old way. She could have lived off of men all along because of her looks but didn't, which was true.
You're right. Another point is that her character is clearly a superstar that could easily have been as big as Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, or Ginger Rogers at that time but despite being talented and so beautiful it makes your eyes hurt...she's black. Of all the girls her dreams are the biggest.
LaReginaPatrizia that might actually been one her best lines in the movie
She was the only realist out of the four of them. She understood what life was like just as they did but she didn't have the greed Dee & Ester had nor was she naive like Alice.
Ester was a greedy girl ! Dorothy and Alice and Pauline those where good girls 👍👍👍thanks for upload 👍👍
Esther was thinking like a man long before Steve Harvey came along.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yep
Lol Oooo for real thats what i said 😂😂😂😂
1of my favorite movies! I was 12/13 when this first came on. I met Vanessa Bell Callaway some years ago and she signed the Jet Magazine with the cast on the cover!!! #yjj
She's BEAUTIFUL ❣️
Lucky you.
Ooo you got nice hair
Thank you child😂😂😂
Love it
A CLASSIC..THAT NEEDS TO BE SEEN MORE...
Its so amazing that a lot of people on this planet don't know that there was always a vibrant black culture in this country. A black bushwazee and black upper middle class.
I remember watching this when it first aired on tv along with so many other great retro movies. Great scripting, acting and directing. I wish I could find this on DVD to add to my collection
I always loved Mario Van Peeples movies 🎥
Oh my my my what an excellent film, I do enjoyed script, fashion stellar performances,. THANK YOU DEBBIE
An iconic movie. Bless you for uploading this. 😘😘😘
Unbridled ambition is dangerous. Different women, different stories. Some died even before they got a chance to live, some died while living while others just lived in fear and regret... Nice movie though
Ememobong Nkana I love this comment.
Love the words you wrote. I heard it a million times but not in this light. Got me thinking, I needed this
Ememobong Nkana POWERFUL TRUE WORDS
Agreed
I've loved this movie ever since I was a little girl! Thanks for uploading!
Such a well made tv movie. I was about 10 when this came out. Thank you all for giving me some roots and sense of why things are as they are.
Can’t believe I’m just now seeing this movie wow!!
Ms Lynn Whitfield is a very high talented actress I watch all Greenleaf she was the 👑in this great Soap ❤️🌟🙏🏼
She played the hell out of the Brandy character in a "Thin Line between love and Hate". Phenomenal actress.
I forgot about this movie, haven't seen this movie since 1992. Awesome!
I love all these women 😍 so smart so sassy so beautiful so strong 😍😍😍😍women I wanna be like when I grown up they are such great artist
So much amazing talent in one movie.
I watched this with my mama friend Era. She taped this. This movie blew my mind. RIP Mama Era.
kinda sad how they drift apart it just wasn't the same anymore.
blacksultan85 Yup! Life stuff
I remember when this came out, It has been a favorite of mine ever since! An all star, well cast, powerful movie!💃🏾🖤🖤🎶🎙🎬📺
I have been looking for this movie for soooo long... I clicked so fast when I saw this!!!
One of the number one factors contributing to Black poverty is wait for it.....our generosity. Giving is a part of our nature. Sometimes we give when we don't have it to give. Dorothy had no business dealing with those folks.
It's white supremacy not kindness.
Agree.
I was born in 1999, but I’ve always been a fan of Debbie Allen💕✨ Such a classy woman! Glad this came up on my recommendations, when I found out she directed I was shocked, but not surprised. Multi-talented! Loved this movie and all the women that played in it. In today’s society, it’s like the Great Depression all over again due to Corona and economy. Nothing’s changed...they’ve been making it hard for blacks for decades! My black people, I love you and cherish you♥️ Stay strong 💪🏾
I’m crying. They let Alice down. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Wow I just love all the lessons in this movie 🥰 this was amazing
I love your page so much. Thank you for all this beautiful black content.
ADEBISI ADEBISI no, not really.
Thee Destiny Jones ? Well naw but if you was my friend has a crush on you
Wonderful upload! I was at the premiere in L.A.!
It’s all the real BEAUTY in this movie for meeeeee 😍😍😍😍 I love it !
Thank you Debbie Allen for directing a beautiful superb movie
love them all black queens
Really touch a nerve the ending so sad and a life lesson to be learned
I love this movie even though they edited the end. When Pauline is singing and Esther is thinking of the good old days she says “What we could’ve had” twice before she Leslie Uggams her walk down the street
I'm have a stroke reading your comments
@@stassibonassi7373 😂😝😂
@@stassibonassi7373 💀
I LOVE MOVIES LIKE THESE❤❤❣❣NOT CLASSICAL BUT THAT IMAGE AND CONCEPT!!! WELL MADE❤😊
I haven't seen this film since the '90s. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching it again. Thank you so much for uploading, DAARAC!
Woooow!! Everyone in this movie did so well!! The ending was sad 😢❤
Beutiful lady's x one of my many favourite films Thankyou x
My first time watching this classic ..... Love it 🔥🔥🔥
Poor Alice. And I have to say I do hate Ester's greed and sefishness, but I did love her drive.
How did her sister meet all those folks !! She just got there😩
JR H 😂😂😂😂RIGHT! I Thought The Same Thing!
JR H Lol!!!
Please stop reaching. You ascribed things to her that were not even true of her character. Can't a woman just relax and have fun without being relegated to all of this? Sheesh, lol.
Yeah that bitch was doing to much
😂😂😂😂😂😂 right!
I saw this movie when I was younger and I was too young to appreciate it but now I'm looking at choreography beautiful it has Debbie Allen written all over it and then I see some of the old flame dancers in School Daze dancers just to watch it is fascinating
One of my favorite movies of all time 😍😍😍😍
I appreciate you. Whoever uploaded this 🌷🌷🌷
I enjoyed this. Seen it as a child and forgotten about it. I melted when, he told Lynn Whitfield "u slay me" 😊😍🤗
Funny Parts: when dude said BERNICE in his inside voice bc of the white man. I was weak. And (don't kill me for this but:) when Vanessa bell calloway went off saying "it's killing me".....sorry. but I was weak. The situation wasn't funny, but the acting was. 🤷🏿😂
I was mesmerized at the fashion, and the gentleness of the gentlemen. The way he loved sweet pea was definitely unbelievable, but desirable. 🤗
Thanks so much for uploading this movie. I supposed to went to sleep with my 1yr old, but I got caught up in the movie. Now let's see if I can get a couple hrs in b4 he wakey wakey eggs and bakey..😂😂
Blessings everyone. ✌️🏿🖤💫👑✊🏿💪🏿😊
One of my favorite movies ever!
I love this movie!!! Thank you for posting😀
Having everything is worth nothing without love.
Amen
So true
To me a woman has to do what a woman has to do when it comes to surviving and not to depend on men to fulfill your needs when they change like the weather. Do not fall for the sweet talking Tony or etc. all talking no action plan and no proof. Just sex babies and broken dreams. Strong women need strong men and support not jealous men that do not celebrate with them. That goes both ways.
This movie was great we need more movies that cover issues and problems today amd how we struggle to make it and survive, Good One
OMGOODNESS!!!!! I've been looking for this movie!!!!! Thank you!!!
What a somber but absolutely ELEGANT ending!!
Fantastic film, I watched this years ago. This film was quite instrumental in my pursue of a career :o/. Thanks so very much for sharing :o) God Bless
This was a great 👍🏾 film 🎥. Thanks for posting
Excellent upload- respect!!
I've seen this flick several times over the years and this is the first time near the end that I thought of this movie being the black version of the old film "Splendor in the Grass". Hopes and dreams of youth and then life happens . . .
This was 1 superb movie outstanding cast and very acted in my opinion deserve an Oscar for their performance
bn looking for this movie for over 15yrs. Saw it once an NBC, and was hooked.
Thanks for posting.
One of my favorite movies 😊
Why aren’t these great movies on dvds
Good question
I've been searching a long time
Thank you for uploading I saw this many years ago ...I loved it thx
DIVA DIVA
I remember this movie on bet used to play on tv. Thanks uploading.👍🏽
Love this movie, thanks for uploading!
Omg I been looking for this everywhere