That's the Spirit (1933)
In this musical short, two night watchmen hear songs performed in a haunted pawn shop.
Top billed cast
Noble SissleHimself (the Band Leader)
Cora La ReddSinger / Dancer
F.E. MillerNight Watchman
Mantan MorelandNight Watchman
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