Rhythm and Blues Revue 70 years old
It's The Greatest! Get With It!
Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced by Snader and Studio Telescriptions, with newly-filmed host segments by Willie Bryant. Originally 86 minutes, the "short" version available on public domain collections and websites is missing a reel
Credits
Rhythm and Blues Revue Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Nat 'King' Cole He was 35, 45 years old when he died | |
| Cab Calloway He was 47, 86 years old when he died | |
| Sarah Vaughan She was 30, 66 years old when she died | |
| Big Joe Turner He was 43, 74 years old when he died | |
| Ruth Brown She was 26, 78 years old when she died | |
| Count Basie He was 50, 79 years old when he died | |
| Herb Jeffries He was 41, 100 years old when he died |
Rhythm and Blues Revue Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Don Malkames as Director of Photography. He was 50 (82) years old when He died | Camera |
| Joseph Kohn as Director. | Directing |
Rhythm and Blues Revue (70 years)
It's The Greatest! Get With It!
- Release day: Saturday, January 01, 1955
- Runtime: 71 minutes