The Strolling '20s(1966)
The Strolling '20s Synopsis
Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier travel down memory lane to see what life was like back in the 1920s. Harry Belafonte introduces this musical, written by poet and playwright Langston Hughes, which pays tribute to Harlem in the 1920's. Sidney Poitier provides commentary on the era throughout the program, and George Kirby and Nipsey Russell portray various Harlem characters. Program highlights include: Gloria Lynne singing "Good Ol' Wagon"; Brownie McGhee singing "Let the Deal Go Down"; Diahann Carroll singing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out"; Sammy Davis, Jr., singing and tap dancing to "Doin' the New Low Down"; Joe Williams singing "Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning"; and Duke Ellington performing "Sophisticated Lady" with a sextet.
The Strolling '20s (1966) is a music, comedy and tv movie film directed by Charles S. Dubin, released on February 4, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Sammy Davis Jr. and Duke Ellington.
- Director:
- Charles S. Dubin
- Writers:
- Langston Hughes
- Status:
- Released
The Strolling '20s Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Sidney Poitier
as Self
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self
Duke Ellington
as Self
Diahann Carroll
as Self
Nipsey Russell
as Self
- George Kirby
George Kirby
as Self
- Gloria Lynne
Gloria Lynne
as Self
Brownie McGhee
as Self
Joe Williams
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Charles S. Dubin, written by Langston Hughes.
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The Strolling '20s – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Strolling '20s?
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The main cast of The Strolling '20s (1966) includes Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Sammy Davis Jr., Duke Ellington and Diahann Carroll. The film was directed by Charles S. Dubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strolling '20s released?
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The Strolling '20s was released on February 4, 1966 and runs for 1h 6m.