Black and Tan
Originally released in 1929. Black and Tan is a music/drama film. directed by Dudley Murphy. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, and Wellman Braud
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
0h 19m
19 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Duke Ellington
as Duke Ellington
Barney Bigard
as Band Member - Clarinet Player
Wellman Braud
as Band Member - Bass Player
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
as Band Member -Trombone Player
Edgar Connor
as Piano Mover
Alec Lovejoy
as Piano Mover
Fredi Washington
as Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend
Arthur Whetsol
as Trumpet Player
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
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 ...
Who directed Black and Tan?
Black and Tan was directed by Dudley Murphy.
How long is Black and Tan?
Black and Tan has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).
When was Black and Tan released?
Black and Tan was released on December 8, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black and Tan?
The main cast of Black and Tan includes Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Wellman Braud, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton, Edgar Connor.