Fox Movietone News: Jenkins Orphanage Band (1928)

The Jenkins Orphanage Band - comprised of young African-Americans in Charleston, South Carolina - was a notable influence in American jazz; it had also been the first black instrumental ... See full summary »

Stars:

Daniel Joseph Jenkins

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Cast

Credited cast:
Daniel Joseph Jenkins	...	Himself

Storyline

The Jenkins Orphanage Band - comprised of young African-Americans in Charleston, South Carolina - was a notable influence in American jazz; it had also been the first black instrumental group formed in the state (1895). By the 1920s, the group was so large as to allow five separate bands to tour the eastern U.S., and they appeared at the 1927 New York premiere of the play Porgy. They are seen here in a Charleston sidewalk performance.

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Plot Keywords:

african american | charleston south carolina | orphanage | newsreel | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Short | Music | News

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

1928 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

11 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

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