Black and Tan 94 years old
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...
Credits
Black and Tan Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Fredi Washington She was 25, 90 years old when she died | as Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend |
| Edgar Connor | as Piano Mover |
| Barney Bigard was 23, 74 years old when died | as Band Member - Clarinet Player |
| Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton | as Band Member -Trombone Player |
| Duke Ellington He was 30, 75 years old when he died | as Duke Ellington |
| Arthur Whetsol was 24, 35 years old when died | as Trumpet Player |
| Alec Lovejoy He was 36, 52 years old when he died | as Piano Mover |
| Wellman Braud He was 38, 75 years old when he died | as Band Member - Bass Player |
Black and Tan Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Ernst Fegté as Art Direction. He was 29 (76) years old when He died | Art |
| Dudley Murphy as Director. He was 32 (70) years old when He died | Directing |
| Dudley Murphy as Writer. He was 32 (70) years old when He died | Writing |
Black and Tan (94 years)
- Release day: Sunday, December 08, 1929
- Runtime: 19 minutes