Hi-De-Ho (1947 film) girlfriend, while also trying to keep Cab in place so that his relations with Nettie do not have a chance to blossom. When Boss Mason gets too close to Cab, Cab has to defend himself against Mo the mouse before the bullets start flying. Hi-De-Ho (1947 film) Hi De Ho (also known as Hi-De-Ho) is a 1947 American musical race film directed by Josh Binney that was released by All American Entertainment and had an African-American cast. The film stars Cab Calloway. He performs a number of songs in the film, including a capella versions of "Minnie was a Hep
Black performance of Jewish music black American Jazz singer, who drew heavy influences from Jewish music, even going so far to be considered an "Afro-Yiddishist." Calloway's friendship with his Jewish manager, Irving Mills was Calloway's main gateway into the world of Jewish music and songs. Calloway also said he learned about Jewish music when he was a kid and would go to hear the cantors sing in synagogues, which he claims directly influences his notable "<nowiki>"</nowiki>Hi-De-Ho' style," exemplified in his hit song and later famous animation, "Minnie the Moocher."Calloway directly paid homage to the Yiddish culture introduced to him by Irving Berlin in his song