Trocadero
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Original Title
- Trocadero
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
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William Nigh
Director
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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 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.
Who directed Trocadero?
Trocadero was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Trocadero?
The principal cast of Trocadero includes Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, Ralph Morgan, Dick Purcell, Sheldon Leonard.
When was Trocadero released and how long is it?
Trocadero was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.