Stompin' at the Savoy
“Manhattan 1939... After the Depression.... Before the War... If you had ambition and could dance, it was the only place to be.”
Synopsis
As the Harlem Renaissance flourishes in jazzy New York City, Pauline, Esther and Alice struggle to survive. By day, they toil at dreary jobs, dreaming of stardom, riches and happiness. By night, they dance their troubles away at the famous Savoy Ballroom. But when World War II appears on the horizon, the girls find their fortunes unfolding too unevenly to reconcile, and they inevitably begin to drift apart.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Debbie Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Beverly M. Sawyer
- Original Score
- Harold Wheeler
- Original Title
- Stompin' at the Savoy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Debbie Allen
Beverly M. Sawyer
Harold Wheeler
Isidore Mankofsky
Richard Maynard
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Maynard
Producer
Isidore Mankofsky
Director of Photography
Debbie Allen
Director
Beverly M. Sawyer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stompin' at the Savoy
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What is Stompin' at the Savoy about?
As the Harlem Renaissance flourishes in jazzy New York City, Pauline, Esther and Alice struggle to survive. By day, they toil at dreary jobs, dreaming of stardom, riches and happiness. By night, they dance their troubles away at the famous Savoy Ballroom. But when World War II appears on the horizon, the girls find their fortunes unfolding too unevenly to reconcile, and they inevitably begin to drift apart.
Who directed Stompin' at the Savoy?
Stompin' at the Savoy was directed by Debbie Allen.
Who stars in Stompin' at the Savoy?
The principal cast of Stompin' at the Savoy includes Lynn Whitfield, Vanessa Williams, Jasmine Guy, Mario Van Peebles, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
When was Stompin' at the Savoy released and how long is it?
Stompin' at the Savoy was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Stompin' at the Savoy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stompin' at the Savoy was composed by Harold Wheeler.