Black and Tan
Synopsis
Duke Ellington plays hot jazz in a fictional story that finds him down on his luck; he tries in vain to dissuade his friend, dancer Fredi Washington, from working with heart trouble even though it means work for his band. Sure enough, she collapses on stage...
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Preview Clip: Black and Tan (1929, Duke Ellington, Fredi Washington)
Type: Clip β’ Published 2018-01-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dudley Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Murphy
- Original Title
- Black and Tan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dudley Murphy
Dudley Murphy
Dal Clawson
Russell G. Shields
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Dudley Murphy
Director
Dudley Murphy
Writer
Russell G. Shields
Editor
Dal Clawson
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black and Tan
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What is Black and Tan about?
Duke Ellington plays hot jazz in a fictional story that finds him down on his luck; he tries in vain to dissuade his friend, dancer Fredi Washington, from working with heart trouble even though it means work for his band. Sure enough, she collapses on stage...
Who directed Black and Tan?
Black and Tan was directed by Dudley Murphy.
Who stars in Black and Tan?
The principal cast of Black and Tan includes Duke Ellington, Barney Bigard, Wellman Braud, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton, Edgar Connor.
When was Black and Tan released and how long is it?
Black and Tan was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 19m.