Harlem Roots, Vol. 1: The Big Bands
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Actor: Bob Eberly, Cab Calloway, Charlie Spivak & Orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey, Roy EldridgeBrand: Naxos OF America INC
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 1.0; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: AC-3, Black & White, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 57 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-31
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Storyville Films
Movie Reviews of Harlem Roots, Vol. 1: The Big Bands
Movie Review: Amazing Footage! Before there was TV or MTV, there were Soundies.
Summary: 5 Stars
The music, of course, is great (Ellington,Calloway,Basie,Millinder) but the film footage here is just unbelieveable! I had no idea there was such a thing as a "soundie", much less that fantastic African American musicians and performers in Harlem had been recorded in this way. All these films were made between 1941-1947 and I do not think you will be able to see comparable footage elsewhere. "The Skunk Song" about another musician bragging about "the dough he made with Disney" in 1940s is just too amazing! Includes the Cab Calloway classic "Minnie the Moocher" also. Also great for the 40's hairstyles and clothing. Highly recommended.
Summary of Harlem Roots, Vol. 1: The Big Bands
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