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Credited cast: | |||
Louis Armstrong | ... | Self | |
Edward R. Murrow | ... | Self - Reporter / Host | |
Leonard Bernstein | ... | Self - Leonard Bernstein - Orchestra Leader | |
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W.C. Handy | ... | Self - Songwriter |
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Edmund Hall | ... | Self - Edmund Hall |
James Young | ... | Self - 'Trummy' Young (as 'Trummy' Young) | |
Barrett Deems | ... | Self - Barrett Deems | |
Billy Kyle | ... | Self - Billy Kyle | |
Arvell Shaw | ... | Self - Arvell Shaw | |
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Jack Lesberg | ... | Self - Jack Lesberg |
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New York Philharmonic | ... | Themselves - Orchestra |
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Gene de Poris | ... | Self - - Reporter |
In this 1957 biography film of the jazz-great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, he and his band tour the world as American good-will ambassadors bring jazz at its best to the people of the world. Within the film, the life of Louis Armstrong is portrayed through the music. One of the outstanding scenes in this "biography/docudrama" shows blind songwriter W. C. Handy, with tears streaming down his face, as Armstrong, backed by Leonard Bernstein leading the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, play Handy's immortal "St. Louis Blues." Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
I have been trying for years to obtain a copy of this movie. I have the CD and I consider it the best CD I have ever owned. If CBS owns the movie, please encourage them to release it to the public. Louis Armstrong is idolized by thousands of people all over the world and this documentary should be shared with his fans. I would recommend that the CD be purchased by Louis' fans. It is very enjoyable. However, once you have the CD, you will want the movie. In addition, I also have a greater appreciation for the talents of Edward R. Murrow. Louis' sidemen were the best in the business. I spoke to Barrett Deems years ago and he told me that if Louis asked you to join his band, you dropped everything and went with him.