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Black and Tan (1929)

Movie ★ 6.4 19 min

Music Drama

Duke Ellington plays hot jazz in a fictional story that finds him down on his luck; he tries in vain to dissuade his friend, dancer Fredi Washington, from working with heart trouble even though it means work for his band. Sure enough, she collapses on stage...

Dudley Murphy Director Dudley Murphy Writer

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Released
December 8, 1929
Runtime
19 min
IMDb
tt0019701
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Cast

Duke Ellington Duke Ellington Duke Ellington Barney Bigard Band Member - Clarinet Player Wellman Braud Band Member - Bass Player Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton Band Member -Trombone Player Edgar Connor Piano Mover Alec Lovejoy Alec Lovejoy Piano Mover Fredi Washington Fredi Washington Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend Arthur Whetsol Trumpet Player

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black and Tan about?
Duke Ellington plays hot jazz in a fictional story that finds him down on his luck; he tries in vain to dissuade his friend, dancer Fredi Washington, from working with heart trouble even though it means work for his band. Sure enough, she collapses on stage...
Who directed Black and Tan?
Black and Tan was directed by Dudley Murphy.
Who stars in Black and Tan?
Black and Tan stars Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Wellman Braud, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton.
When was Black and Tan released?
Black and Tan is a 1929 music, drama film.
Where can I watch Black and Tan?
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