Trocadero
Originally released in 1944. Trocadero is a comedy/music film. directed by William Nigh. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, and Ralph Morgan
Synopsis
A newspaper columnist and host of his own national network radio program, interviewing more film personalities on his show than any other commentator, is searching for a story for a Sunday column carried by newspaper from coast to coast. Hanging out in Hollywood's famed Trocadero restaurant and night-spot, he gets his story when "Troc" owner and band-leader Eddie LeBaron, relates to him the sage of the famed screenland nitery. And hears plenty of music furnished by four of the top name-bands in the land, including that of Bob Chester, who formed his own swing band in 1935 after being top saxophonist with the bands of Ben Pollack and Ben Bernie. Singer Ida James and the Chester band led off with "Shoo Shoo Baby" in their screen debut.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 24, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trocadero about?
A newspaper columnist and host of his own national network radio program, interviewing more film personalities on his show than any other commentator, is searching for a story for a Sunday column c...
Who directed Trocadero?
Trocadero was directed by William Nigh.
How long is Trocadero?
Trocadero has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Trocadero released?
Trocadero was released on April 24, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Trocadero?
The main cast of Trocadero includes Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, Ralph Morgan, Dick Purcell, Sheldon Leonard.