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Author:

Cotton Club (Motion picture : 1982) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85290331

Title:

The Cotton Club / Nguzo Saba Films ; producer, Carol Munday Lawrence ; director, Sam Lathan.

Publisher:

Beacon Films,

Copyright Date:

1982

Description:

1 film reel (28 min.) : sound, color ; 16 mm.

Subject:

Jazz--New York--New York--History and criticism.
Cotton Club.
Cotton Club.
Jazz musicians--New York.--New York.
Musicians.
Jazz.

Other Authors:

Long, Avon. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83125284
Calloway, Cab, 1907-1994. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82020542
Estrellita. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83125285
Robinson, Matt. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50048975
Nguzo Saba Films. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n78057290
Beacon Films. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80154510
Nicholas Brothers. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83125281

Notes:

Title from data sheet. Intended audience: Ages 12 through adult. Gift of State Library of Iowa. Issued also as videorecording.

Summary:

Highlights the lifestyle and experiences of five jazz performers who appeared in the Cotton Club shows during the Harlem renaissance era, including Avon Long, Cab Calloway, Estrellita, the Nicholas Brothers, and Matt Robinson. Presents vintage film clips of the artists and an impromptu performance by the group.

Series:

Were you there?

Indexed by:

State Library of Iowa Media Catalog (1993), v.1 (MP)4515

OCLC:

(OCoLC)10299995

LCCN:

83700394

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)