Eubie!
Originally released in 1981. Eubie! is a music film. directed by Julianne Boyd.
Starring Leslie Dockery, Lynnie Godfrey, and Gregory Hines
Synopsis
Eubie! began life as a Broadway musical, celebrating the life and work of legendary black entertainer/composer Eubie Blake. This taped version was specially prepared for cable TV in 1981, then released on videocassette a few years later. Gregory and Maurice Hines head the exuberant, toe-tapping cast. Among the highlights are such Blake standards as "I'm Just Wild About Harry". The race issue is brought into play every once in a while, but never in such an omnipresent fashion as to dampen the spirits of this sparkling example of Broadway at its best.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eubie! about?
Eubie! began life as a Broadway musical, celebrating the life and work of legendary black entertainer/composer Eubie Blake. This taped version was specially prepared for cable TV in 1981, then rele...
Who directed Eubie!?
Eubie! was directed by Julianne Boyd.
How long is Eubie!?
Eubie! has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Eubie! released?
Eubie! was released on January 26, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eubie!?
The main cast of Eubie! includes Leslie Dockery, Lynnie Godfrey, Gregory Hines, Maurice Hines, Mel Johnson Jr..