Duke Ellington Movies

  • 2022
    Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

    Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

    Charlie Parker: Bird Songs

    6.82022HD

    In 1955, on his report, a medical examiner wrote in the box: age, “about 53 years”. Charlie Parker nicknamed Bird just died, at 34. His...

    Charlie Parker: Bird Songs
  • 1934
    Many Happy Returns

    Many Happy Returns

    Many Happy Returns

    5.31934HD

    Gracie Allen assumes the "management" of the shop owned by her papa Horatio Allen, turning it into a radio station and then an aviary---with the...

    Many Happy Returns
  • 1953
    Daybreak Express

    Daybreak Express

    Daybreak Express

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    Set to a classic Duke Ellington recording "Daybreak Express", this is a five-minute short of the soon-to-be-demolished Third Avenue elevated subway...

    Daybreak Express
  • 2002
    It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

    82002HD

    A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa...

    It's Black Entertainment
  • 1942
    Jam Session

    Jam Session

    Jam Session

    6.21942HD

    Duke Ellington and Orchestra perform 'C Jam Blues'.

    Jam Session
  • 2007
    Alice Babs - Swing It!

    Alice Babs - Swing It!

    Alice Babs - Swing It!

    02007HD

    This documentary film features plenty of archival material, also showing Alice Babs from her private side: as a vivacious lady who has held on to her...

    Alice Babs - Swing It!
  • 1966
    The Strolling '20s

    The Strolling '20s

    The Strolling '20s

    01966HD

    Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier travel down memory lane to see what life was like back in the 1920s. Harry Belafonte introduces this musical,...

    The Strolling '20s
  • 1952
    Mood Indigo

    Mood Indigo

    Mood Indigo

    61952HD

    Duke Ellington Orchestra performs "Mood Indigo" for Snader Telescriptions.

    Mood Indigo
  • 1942
    Bli-Blip

    Bli-Blip

    Bli-Blip

    81942HD

    Duke Ellington and His Orchestra perform "Bli-Blip" with Marie Bryant and Paul White

    Bli-Blip
  • 2010
    The Bankbus

    The Bankbus

    The Bankbus

    02010HD

    Kåre has a bank on wheels. He lives for the Bank bus and its customers, but soon it is over. A story of human presence in stark contrast to...

    The Bankbus
  • 2003
    The Intimate Duke Ellington

    The Intimate Duke Ellington

    The Intimate Duke Ellington

    02003HD

    Duke Ellington's fifty year career was full of accomplishments as a highly original pianist, arranger, prolific composer and leader of a timeless...

    The Intimate Duke Ellington
  • 1947
    Date with Duke

    Date with Duke

    Date with Duke

    11947HD

    Duke Ellington at the piano conducts a group of puppet perfume bottles playing his "Perfume Suite."

    Date with Duke
  • 1935
    Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

    Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

    Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

    6.61935HD

    A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his...

    Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
  • 1941
    Hot Chocolate

    Hot Chocolate

    Hot Chocolate

    7.81941HD

    Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.

    Hot Chocolate
  • 1982
    Sophisticated Ladies

    Sophisticated Ladies

    Sophisticated Ladies

    91982HD

    The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies...

    Sophisticated Ladies
  • 2012
    So Long

    So Long

    So Long

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    The life of two characters who follow each other beyond the walls.

    So Long
  • 1942
    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good

    01942HD

    1942 Short restored in true form

    I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good
  • 1949
    Symphony In Swing

    Symphony In Swing

    Symphony In Swing

    01949HD

    Restored film directed by Will Cowan in 1943

    Symphony In Swing
  • 1969
    Duke Ellington Orchestra - Berliner Jazztage 1969

    Duke Ellington Orchestra - Berliner Jazztage 1969

    Duke Ellington Orchestra - Berliner Jazztage 1969

    01969HD

    Duke Ellington Orchestra - Berliner Jazztage 1969
  • 1952
    Sophisticated Lady

    Sophisticated Lady

    Sophisticated Lady

    01952HD

    Duke Ellington Orchestra performing "Sophisticated Lady" for Snader Telescriptions film.

    Sophisticated Lady