Jazz Ball
Synopsis
A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Top Cast
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Cab Calloway
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Betty Hutton
Self (archive footage)
Lawrence Welk
Self (archive footage)
Rudy Vallee
Self (archive footage)
Bob Crosby
Self (archive footage)
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Dorsey
Self (archive footage)
Ina Ray Hutton
Self (archive footage)
Red Nichols
Self (archive footage)
Russ Morgan
Self (archive footage)
Isham Jones
Self (archive footage)
Hal Kemp
Self (archive footage)
Henry Busse
Self (archive footage)
Gene Krupa
Self (archive footage)
Peggy Lee
Self (archive footage)
Louis Prima
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie M. Roush
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Leonard
- Original Title
- Jazz Ball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- NTA Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie M. Roush
Charles Leonard
Alvin Ganzer
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie M. Roush
Director
Charles Leonard
Writer
Alvin Ganzer
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jazz Ball.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jazz Ball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jazz Ball about?
A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Who directed Jazz Ball?
Jazz Ball was directed by Leslie M. Roush.
Who stars in Jazz Ball?
The principal cast of Jazz Ball includes Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Betty Hutton, Lawrence Welk.
When was Jazz Ball released and how long is it?
Jazz Ball was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 56m.