Caldonia
Synopsis
Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-1940s, all built around a wisp of a plot dealing with the difficulties of production in Harlem.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Forest Crouch
- Original Title
- Caldonia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Louis Jordan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Forest Crouch
Department Leadership Roster
William Forest Crouch
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caldonia
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What is Caldonia about?
Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-1940s, all built around a wisp of a plot dealing with the difficulties of production in Harlem.
Who directed Caldonia?
Caldonia was directed by William Forest Crouch.
Who stars in Caldonia?
The principal cast of Caldonia includes Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Doc Cheatham, Milt Hinton, Nicky O'Daniel.
When was Caldonia released and how long is it?
Caldonia was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 18m.