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Black and Tan

1929Dudley Murphy
IMDb: 6.5/10
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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...

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What is Black and Tan (1929) 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 stars in Black and Tan?

Black and Tan stars 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). The film was directed by Dudley Murphy.

How long is Black and Tan?

Black and Tan has a runtime of 19 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Black and Tan worth watching?

Black and Tan holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Music, Drama, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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