Rhythm and Blues Revue

Overview

Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced by Snader and Studio Telescriptions, with newly-filmed host segments by Willie Bryant. Originally 86 minutes, the "short" version available on public domain collections and websites is missing a reel

Cast

Lionel Hampton

Self

Herb Jeffries

Self

Count Basie

Self

N/A

Florence Robinson

Self

N/A

Amos Milburn

Self

Sarah Vaughan

Self

Big Joe Turner

Self

N/A

Martha Davies

Self

N/A

Little Buck

Self

Nat King Cole

Self

Cab Calloway

Self

N/A

Willie Bryant

Self - Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)