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Cab Calloway: Sketches
Documentary film with a runtime of 55 minutes, released in 2012. Presented in English.
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A singer, dancer, and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with Harlem’s famous Cotton Club as his home stage. Best known for his “Hi de hi de hi de ho” refrain from signature song “Minnie the Moocher,” portrayal of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess (1952), and role in The Blues Brothers (1980), Cab influenced countless performers, including Michael and Janet Jackson, and many of today’s hip-hop artists.
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How long is Cab Calloway: Sketches?
Cab Calloway: Sketches runs for 55m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Documentary, Music.
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