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This video shows the remarkable CHESTER WHITMORE recreating the dancing in the 1929 film short After Seben. Chester is introduced by Chazz Young, Frankie Manning's son. As part of 2009 live performance at Frankie95, Chazz pretends he is introducing the original film. For that reason he identifies the dancer as "James Barton," an actor who appeared in the original film. Make no mistake, the amazing dancer in this video is none other than Chester Whitmore!

Wondering who puts up the text explanations underneath the video I’d love to get in touch with them and ask them to add Chester Whitmore’s name as the performer who says he’s James Barton

OK so I just looked at this again I thought how could James Barton be dancing like this? He would be so much older Frankie I went back and looked at it again and again and oh my God it’s Chester it’s Chester… well now I’m celebrating all three of you guys. Happy new year what a great gift how much I love the movie After Seben .. That’s how I found this video. I was revisiting the movie which I often do.

Love this…. I love seeing Frankie I did know him I had the pleasure of taking a couple of his classes…. James Barton and his dancing absolutely have left me spellbound and stunned. Oh my God he was so fabulous thank you thank you today is New Year’s Eve. It’s still 2023. It’s 3:51 AM Soon to be 2024 what great New Year’s Eve gift this is I don’t celebrate, but I am celebrating Frankie and James A toast to both of you.

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Is that Chester Whitmore? Sure moves like him, plus Chester is sort of a dance historian for a lot of the Savoy legendaries. He's pretty darn incredible himself too; humble about his skill. Such a nice fella if you see him out n about in LA definitely ask him for a dance!

incredible!

Omg that's fantastic wow

This is Chester Whitmore. He is imitating James Barton, from a scene in After Seben. The music is “shake that thing.”

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I love you Frankie <3 Thank you for your service to Humanity <3

What an amazing night..

In Malcolm X you see Spike Lee is yelled at by some woman on the dancefloor, "Hey Shorty". Right after that the camera turns to a male dancer doing the "Shorty George". I asked Frankie Manning (who did the choreography for the film) if he had done that on purpose, but he said no.

Who are the dancers? (I know they are re-creating Frankie Manning with Ann Johnson and Willa Mae Ricker with Russell Williams from the 1948 movie Killer Diller.)

Awesome!!

Why isn't the dancer's name in the intro? The man deserves some credit.

When will you rectify the crime of taking so much credit for my hard work without a single acknowledgement?

I was searching some details of Savoy Ballroom to share its history to some dance friends and that took to me to dig into Whitey's Lindy hoppers then that leads me here to this video!! Amazing amazing amazing. Thanks for sharing.

He tried dancing with 80 women for his 80th birthday in Philly, but I think he only got up into the 20s.

Is so, amazing, and incredible that such, a talented and skilled people ever exist, such a wonderful recital recording. Wow...is very inspirational seeing..wow..thank you very much. For your upload. A Mexican living in Japan. October 2020.

I took a workshop with him when he was a mere 86. He was one of the most charismatic people I've ever encountered.

what a amazing guy. Wow.

Great Video. Amazing, found a Michael Jackson move, in there. He did not even break a sweat or stop to breathe. I was winded just watching.

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

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I love me some Chester Whitmore!

Black is beautiful!

Wonderful! :)

Enjoyed this tribute immensley. His basic video teaching Lindy Hop with Erin Stevens is wonderful.

Screaming - OH MY GOD! So freaking amazing and 🤯

Thank you!!!

what an awesome video....THANK YOU for posting this!!!

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This is a masterpiece! Does anyone know what the music is?

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I had the opportunity 2 chat with Frankie, we had somethings in common, we both worked at the Post Office 4 our day job, Then kick in our real passion by teaching Swing at night. Such a gentle , kind soul ,...He had a big heart and gave U !00% attention when conversing with ya.

I played Bass Trombone in the Riverside Big Band in the Detroit area about 15 years ago. Frankie was teaching for a group of Lindy Hop fans. It was a special night. He could still swing it on the dance floor. An American Icon!

Is this the amazing Chester Whitmore?

Glad they edited out the girl that BONKED her head. someone bit the dust in the show. I remember it was a hard fall on a missed air step...

Incredible tribute to All Great Dancers of Lindy Hop .

I loved Him and others hoppers in " A day at the races".

This video seems to be unavailable on mobile devices. There may be a setting that you can adjust, or it may be youtube limiting mobile access because of music copyright. If it's something on your end though, it would be great to have members of our scene be able to watch this on their phones. Thanks!

Beautiful, this is when dancing was great

WOW!!!

The best...for a long time !

Just remove the whole thing. This does Mr. Manning's legacy a huge disservice.

Is it normal the soundtrack is unable ?

This is an absolutely amazing piece of dance history. I saw him many years ago when the University of Houston hosted a swing dance festival but I was too shy to approach him..I was outside of one of our studios and he was inside either just finishing up or about to start a class. I REGRET not saying something to him. I could have met him! lol I will use this in my classes!!

Dude rockin blue shoes...

Am 62, still blessed with dancing skills, I just love ms. Miller I want to dance with you all, in my life time... much love and success. .,,,,,,,,where are you located? Ms. N. Magers