| Edition |
Limited edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Masters of American music |
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Masters of American music series.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 0, PCM Mono. 2.0, digitally remastered, fullscreen. |
| Performer |
Hosted by Keith David, with Albert Murray, Robert Palmer, interviewer, Ralph Meyers. |
| Cast |
B. B. King, Bessie Smith, Jimmy Rushing, Muddy Waters, Son House, T-Bone Walker. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Ken Mandel ; edited by Ken Mandel. |
| Note |
Originally released as an episode of the television series in 1993. |
| Summary |
Features rare and memorable film performances of the greatest performers like Bessie Smith, Son House, Jimmy Rushing, Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, and B.B. King. Follows the music's many tributaries as blues flows into the sophisticated jazz of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie, the rhythm and blues of Louis Jordan and Dinah Washington, and the rock 'n' roll of Chuck Berry and Elvis. |
| Language |
In English, with optional French or German subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Blues (Music) -- History and criticism.
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Blues musicians -- United States -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Musical films.
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Documentary films.
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Historical films.
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| Added Author |
King, B. B.
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Smith, Bessie, 1894-1937.
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Rushing, Jimmy.
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Muddy Waters, 1915-1983.
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House, Son.
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Walker, T-Bone, 1910-1975.
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Mandel, Kenneth.
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Meyers, Ralph.
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Byron, Toby.
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Saylor, Richard.
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David, Keith.
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Murray, Albert.
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Palmer, Robert.
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Toby Byron/Multiprises.
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Taurus Film GmbH.
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VideoArts Music (Firm)
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EuroArts Music International GmbH.
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| Standard No. |
880242571687 |
| Music No. |
2057168 EuroArts Music International |
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