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In this first filmed appearance of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, trumpet player Arthur Whetsol and dancer Fredi Washington play Duke's friends who help him save his piano from bill collectors. A glittering Harlem nightclub show is an authentic treat from the 1920's. The Ellington Orchestra plays 'The Duke Steps Out', 'Black Beauty', 'Cotton Club Stomp', 'Hot Feet', and 'Black and Tan Fantasy'.
Original Release
12/08/1929
US Release
12/08/1929
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Duke Ellington | Duke Ellington |
| Duke Ellington Orchestra | Cotton Club Orchestra |
| Fredi Washington | Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend |
| Hall Johnson Choir | Choir |
| Edgar Connor | Piano Mover |
| Alec Lovejoy | Piano Mover |
| Barney Bigard | Band Member - Clarinet Player |
| Wellman Braud | Band Member - Bass Player |
| Hall Johnson | Choir Leader |
| Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton | Band Member -Trombone Player |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Duke Ellington | Duke Ellington |
| Duke Ellington Orchestra | Cotton Club Orchestra |
| Fredi Washington | Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend |
| Hall Johnson Choir | Choir |
| Edgar Connor | Piano Mover |
| Alec Lovejoy | Piano Mover |
| Barney Bigard | Band Member - Clarinet Player |
| Wellman Braud | Band Member - Bass Player |
| Hall Johnson | Choir Leader |
| Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton | Band Member -Trombone Player |
| Arthur Whetsol | Trumpet Player |
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