When she was 21, rising star Lena Horne made her film debut in The Duke Is Tops (later known as The Bronze Venus). The film is crammed with astonishing music and dance routines from almost-forgotten performers such as Rubberneck Holmes, Willie Covan, and the Basin Street Boys—not to mention the young Horne’s stunning performances (and good looks). The “Duke” in the title has no relation to Ellington; instead, the character is a show promoter who puts aside his own success to make sure that his star performer (Horne), has a shot at the Big Time.