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Caldonia

August 1, 1945 0h 18m

Originally released in 1945. Caldonia is a music film. directed by William Forest Crouch. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, and Doc Cheatham

Synopsis

Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-1940s, all built around a wisp of a plot dealing with the difficulties of production in Harlem.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 1, 1945 80 years ago
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Runtime 0h 18m 18 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caldonia about?

Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-1940s, all ...

Who directed Caldonia?

Caldonia was directed by William Forest Crouch.

How long is Caldonia?

Caldonia has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).

When was Caldonia released?

Caldonia was released on August 1, 1945 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Caldonia?

The main cast of Caldonia includes Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Doc Cheatham, Milt Hinton, Nicky O'Daniel.