Satchmo the Great (1957)
In this 1957 biography film of the jazz-great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, he and his band tour the world as American good-will ambassadors bring jazz at its best to the people of the world. Within the film, the life of Louis Armstrong is portrayed through the music. One of the outstanding scenes in this "biography/docudrama" shows blind songwriter W. C. Handy, with tears streaming down his face, as Armstrong, backed by Leonard Bernstein leading the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, play Handy's immortal "St. Louis Blues."
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: October 4, 1957
Cast
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Satchmo the Great about?
- In this 1957 biography film of the jazz-great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, he and his band tour the world as American good-will ambassadors bring jazz at its best to the people of the world. Within the film, the life of Louis Armstrong is portrayed through the music. One of the outstanding scenes in this "biography/docudrama" shows blind songwriter W. C. Handy, with tears streaming down his face, as Armstrong, backed by Leonard Bernstein leading the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, play Handy's immortal "St. Louis Blues."
- Who stars in Satchmo the Great?
- Satchmo the Great stars Louis Armstrong, Leonard Bernstein, Edward R. Murrow.
- How long is Satchmo the Great?
- Satchmo the Great has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Satchmo the Great?
- Satchmo the Great is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Satchmo the Great produced?
- Satchmo the Great was produced in United States of America.