Jazz Ball
Originally released in 1956. Jazz Ball is a music/documentary film. directed by Leslie M. Roush. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong
Synopsis
A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1956
70 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cab Calloway
as Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
as Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
Betty Hutton
as Self (archive footage)
Lawrence Welk
as Self (archive footage)
Rudy Vallee
as Self (archive footage)
Bob Crosby
as Self (archive footage)
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Dorsey
as Self (archive footage)
Ina Ray Hutton
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NTA Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jazz Ball about?
A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Who directed Jazz Ball?
Jazz Ball was directed by Leslie M. Roush.
How long is Jazz Ball?
Jazz Ball has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Jazz Ball released?
Jazz Ball was released on January 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jazz Ball?
The main cast of Jazz Ball includes Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Betty Hutton, Lawrence Welk.