Vaudeville
Synopsis
Vaudeville is a 1997 PBS documentary under its American Masters program. Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) is illustrated.
Top Cast
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Ben Vereen
Narrator
Bud Abbott
Self (archive footage) (as Abbott & Costello)
George Abbott
Self
Larry Adler
Self
Hadji Ali
Self (archive footage)
Gracie Allen
Self (archive footage)
Morey Amsterdam
Self
Fred Astaire
Self (archive footage)
Carl Ballantine
Self
Ethel Barrymore
Self (archive footage)
Billy Barty
Self
Jack Benny
Self (archive footage)
Milton Berle
Self
Eubie Blake
Self (archive footage)
Ray Bolger
Self (archive footage)
Fanny Brice
Self (archive footage)
Teddy Brown
Self (archive footage)
Willie Bryant
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Palmer
- Original Title
- Vaudeville
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- 1515 Productions Limited, American Masters Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Palmer
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Vaudeville.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vaudeville
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vaudeville about?
Vaudeville is a 1997 PBS documentary under its American Masters program. Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) is illustrated.
Who directed Vaudeville?
Vaudeville was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Vaudeville?
The principal cast of Vaudeville includes Ben Vereen, Bud Abbott, George Abbott, Larry Adler, Hadji Ali.
When was Vaudeville released and how long is it?
Vaudeville was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.