4.39-Whoopee! with Dan Pal

About this episode

The episode features a discussion about the 1930 film Whoopee! with guest Dan Pal, focusing on its skit-like structure and problematic racial portrayals.

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Whoopee! I'm joined by Dan Pal who writes the PalCinema, Television, & Music newsletter, and we talk about how the film feels more like a collection of skits rather than it's ultimate form, some very problematic racial portrayals, and the legacy of some of the music that came out of this film and the preceding stage production. You can watch Whoopee! on YouTube for free and be sure to check out Dan's newsletter. Ot...

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Ytreberg

Guest: Dan Pal

Topics covered

• film analysis
• racial portrayals
• musical legacy
• skit format
• 1930s cinema

Keywords

• Whoopee!
• Dan Pal
• 1930 film
• racial issues
• musical legacy
• film discussion
• skit format

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PalCinema, Television, & Music

Books & works: Whoopee!

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