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| Rhythm and Blues Revue | |
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| Directed by | Joseph Kohn |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | Ben Frye |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | Don Malkames |
| Edited by | Arthur Rosenblum |
| Distributed by | Studio Films, Inc. |
Release date | 1955 |
Running time | 86/71 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rhythm and Blues Revue is a 1955 American concert film directed by Joseph Kohn and Leonard Reed.
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. [1]
Producer Ben Frye also released the film Harlem Rock 'n' Roll the year prior. [2]
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