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Black and Tan is a american film of genre Drama directed by Dudley Murphy released in USA on 8 december 1929 with Fredi Washington

Black and Tan (1929)

Black and Tan
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Released in USA 8 december 1929
Length 19minutes
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Musical
Rating63% 3.189923.189923.189923.189923.18992

Black and Tan, more fully called Black and Tan Fantasy (1929), is a musical short film written and directed by Dudley Murphy about a couple in the performing arts; it is set during the contemporary Harlem Renaissance in New York City. It is the first film to feature Duke Ellington and His Orchestra performing as a jazz band, and was also the film debut of actress Fredi Washington. The film is thought to express the emergence of African-American artists in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance.

Synopsis

The film begins with a scene showing Duke Ellington struggling to get bookings for his band. His finances are so tight that he can't make payments on his piano and apartment. Two men arrive to take possession of Duke's piano.

Actors

Fredi Washington

(Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend)
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