A naturally talented dancer and war veteran who narrates his life story to neighborhood children. He travels to New Orleans to perform, faces professional hurdles, stages his own show, and ultimately achieves success and romance at a benefit show.
Uncle Billy is an enslaved man attached to the Cary household and a trusted protector of Virginia 'Virgie' Cary. He explains what he has heard about the war, helps Virginia 'Virgie' Cary and Mrs. Cary escape, sends for Capt. Herbert Cary, and later travels with Virginia 'Virgie' Cary to raise money and deliver the pardon letter to Washington, D.C.
Samuel is a major financier and Lola's uncle, known to her and Milton as "Uncle Sam." He had employed Jeff as an architect before abandoning their building project. Penny mistakenly believes he is the real Uncle Sam, then stages a benefit for him; impressed by her effort, he revives the project and puts Jeff in charge.
Bill Robinson has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Signature works include Stormy Weather, By an Old Southern River, Let's Scuffle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
