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Jazz Dance (1954): Cast

Jazz Dance (1954) movie poster

Jazz Dance is a 1954 music documentary directed by Roger Tilton, starring Pee Wee Russell, Jimmy McPartland and Willie 'The Lion' Smith. It runs 22 minutes.

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Jazz Dance (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Director
Roger Tilton
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jazz Dance About?

The premise of Jazz Dance without spoilers.

The film captures the transformative energy of a Manhattan club as it evolves from an empty loft into an exuberant, sensual celebration. Leacock, one of two cameramen, used handheld lenses, minimal lighting and close proximity to document the slow, smoldering buildup, creating an intimacy unprecedented in documentary filmmaking.

Jazz Dance Themes & Keywords

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  • jazz
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Cast & crew

Jazz Dance Cast

Pee Wee Russell leads the cast, with Jimmy McPartland and Willie 'The Lion' Smith. Directed by Roger Tilton.

From the director

More from Roger Tilton

More films directed by Roger Tilton: Spiker and Spiker.

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FAQ

Jazz Dance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jazz Dance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jazz Dance?

Jazz Dance runs 22 minutes.

When was Jazz Dance released?

Jazz Dance was released on September 4, 1954.

Who directed Jazz Dance?

Jazz Dance was directed by Roger Tilton.

More films by Roger Tilton

Who is in the cast of Jazz Dance?

Jazz Dance stars Pee Wee Russell, Jimmy McPartland and Willie 'The Lion' Smith.

Does Jazz Dance have a post-credit scene?

No. Jazz Dance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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