The Nat King Cole Musical Story
“Swing and Roll with Nat King Cole”
Synopsis
This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from being the leader of a trio to a solo vocalist, and his growing popularity with the record-buying public. Numbers include: "Sweet Lorraine," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and "Pretend."
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The Nat King Cole Musical Story (1955)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-11-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Cowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxine Dioguardi
- Original Title
- The Nat King Cole Musical Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Cowan
Maxine Dioguardi
Will Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
Will Cowan
Director
Will Cowan
Producer
Maxine Dioguardi
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Nat King Cole Musical Story about?
This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from being the leader of a trio to a solo vocalist, and his growing popularity with the record-buying public. Numbers include: "Sweet Lorraine," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and "Pretend."
Who directed The Nat King Cole Musical Story?
The Nat King Cole Musical Story was directed by Will Cowan.
Who stars in The Nat King Cole Musical Story?
The principal cast of The Nat King Cole Musical Story includes Nat King Cole, Jeff Chandler, Ray Walker, Richard Reeves.
When was The Nat King Cole Musical Story released and how long is it?
The Nat King Cole Musical Story was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nat King Cole Musical Story?
The Nat King Cole Musical Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).