Black and Tan
Directed by Dudley Murphy
Starring Duke Ellington, Fredi Washington
Run Time 19 min
In Ellington’s first filmed appearance, trumpet player Arthur Whetsol and dancer Fredi Washington play Duke’s friends who help him save his piano from bill collectors. A glittering Harlem nightclub show is an authentic treat from the 1920’s. The Ellington Orchestra plays: “The Duke Steps Out,” “Black Beauty,” “Cotton Club Storm,” “Hot Feet,” “Black and Tan Fantasy.”
| Name | Role |
| Duke Ellington | Cast Member |
| Dudley Murphy | Director |
| Dudley Murphy | Producer |
| Dudley Murphy | Writer |
| Fredi Washington | Cast Member |
Country United States of America
Original Language English
Run time 19 min
Year Completed 1929