The Long Night of Lady Day 40 years old

This acclaimed documentary depicts the sad life of the greatest of all jazz singers, Billie Holiday, a life engraved with personal tragedy and ultimately shortened by drug abuse and alcoholism. Her story and career are portrayed through rare archival film and television appearances, memorable renditions of her greatest songs, and interviews with friends and colleagues.

Credits

Leonard Feather as

Alice Vrbsky as

Artie Shaw as

Carmen McRae as

Billie Holiday as

Norman Granz as

The Long Night of Lady Day Cast

Name	Character
Leonard Feather He was 69, 80 years old when he died
Alice Vrbsky
Artie Shaw He was 73, 94 years old when he died
Carmen McRae She was 63, 74 years old when she died
Billie Holiday She was 68, 44 years old when she died
Norman Granz He was 65, 83 years old when he died
John Hammond

The Long Night of Lady Day Crew

Name	Department
John Jeremy as Director. He was 201 (78) years old when He died	Directing
John Jeremy as Writer. He was 201 (78) years old when He died	Writing
Gerry Pomeroy as Editor.	Editing

The Long Night of Lady Day (40 years)

Release day: Wednesday, January 25, 1984
Runtime: 90 minutes