Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955)

6.8/10 71 min Documentary Music

Overview

Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced by Snader and Studio Telescriptions, with newly-filmed host segments by Willie Bryant. Originally 86 minutes, the "short" version available on public domain collections and websites is missing a reel

Cast

Lionel Hampton

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Herb Jeffries

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Count Basie

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Sarah Vaughan

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Big Joe Turner

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Nat King Cole

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Cab Calloway

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Ruth Brown

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