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

Herb Jeffries

Count Basie

Self

Sarah Vaughan

Big Joe Turner

Self

Nat King Cole

Cab Calloway

Ruth Brown

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