Watch this 1080 HD version of Hellzapoppin, the Greatest Dance Scene Ever Filmed [UPDATED]

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Hellzapoppin like you’ve never seen it before

Hellzapoppin like you’ve never seen it before

If you think you’ve seen the iconic lindy hop dance scene from the movie “Hellzapoppin’” think again. Atillo Menéndez has uploaded a 1080p HD version of the clip, and I’m just blown away by all the details I missed. Check it out below.

I noticed many more details and micro-movements that had escaped my notice before. Some of the most bad ass moments:

Slim and Slam had their names embroidered on their uniforms!

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William Downes and Frances "Mickey" Jones

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Norma Miller and Billy Ricker and Frankie

Norma Miller and Billy Ricker and Frankie

Norma Miller and Billy Ricker and Frankie

Al Minns and Willa Mae Ricker

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Ann Johnson and Frankie Manning

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Ann Johnson and Frankie Manning swinging out! Ann is just a beast in this pic.

By the way, if you haven’t seen our story “Seven Things You Should Know about Hellzapoppin” go check it out!

What else did you notice when you saw “Hellzapoppin” again?

UPDATE 5/19/19: We swapped Atillo’s version of the video out with a revised version of this HD video with various “corrections” by Andy at Swing and Blues Corner, that includes a very helpful credit sequence at the end and improved audio syncing. See this post and this post for further details.

Thanks Atillo Menéndez for sharing this with all of us! And Andy for the revised version.