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Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. He was the first African American man to host an American television series.

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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023)

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality. ...

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Love Songs at the BBC: Volume Two (2023)

A stunning selection of perfect performances of love songs from the BBC's music archives, including the sounds of Nat King Cole, Shania Twain, Billy Joel, Ed Sheeran and many, many more. ...

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Rat Pack (2022)

In the 1950s, a small group of artists monopolized the attention of the cameras and the public. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford together form the "rat pack": they sing the most popular hits of the moment, star in ...

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My Music: A Classic Christmas (2019)

Gavin MacLeod and Marion Ross host a Christmas celebration that features classic performances of popular holiday standards and traditional carols performed, throughout decades past, by an array of artists, including Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, ...

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The Green Book: Guide to Freedom (2019)

In 1936, Victor H. Green (1892-1960) published The Negro Motorist Green Book, a book that was both a travel guide and a survival manual, to help African-Americans navigate safe those regions of the United States where segregation and Jim Crow laws were dis ...

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JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala (2017)

Documentary about the star-studded pre-inaugural gala that took place on January 19, 1961 to celebrate John F. Kennedy's election. ...

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Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark (2014)

Take an in-depth look at the life and talent of the trailblazing musician who conquered racial barriers to leave an indelible mark on the jazz world. ...

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Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006)

"Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer" is a feature-length documentary. In this entertaining look at the legendary singer's life, hosted by two-time Grammy award singer Lou Rawls, Frankie tells his own story. Classic archive footage of the great performances ...

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Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories (2005)

Classic performances of "With You On My Mind", "Walkin' My Baby Back Home", "Stardust", and other Nat Cole greats. ...

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Nat King Cole: For Sentimental Reasons (2005)

A superb collection of nearly 30 of the best known songs performed by the undisputed king of melody, culled from excerpts of his top rated TV shows ...

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Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas (2005)

Here's a perfect chance to compare and contrast a clutch of the greatest jazz divas in the history of the genre. "Sassy" Sarah Vaughan appears along with her fellow pop-jazz queens, sultry Lena Horne, Ella "The First Lady of Song" Fitzgerald, gorgeous Doro ...

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Nat King Cole: Legends in Concert (2004)

Beloved singer Nat King Cole performs "Mona Lisa," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and more classic hits live. ...

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The Legendary Nat King Cole (2004)

The life and career of one of America's leading cultural figures, told through video clips and rare photos. ...

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The World of Nat King Cole (2004)

Combining rare original archive footage, home movies and authored by 40 intimate interviews with friends and celebrity fans this feature length film charts Nat "King" Cole's battle with racist 50's America to become a superstar. An intimate portrait, it's ...

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The Harlem Renaissance (2004)

Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced when trying to gain recognition within conventional society. Included ...

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Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003)

PBS documentary examining the work of Jack Paar. ...

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Piano Blues (2003)

Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by such living legends as Pinetop Perkins and Jay McShann, as well ...

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It's Black Entertainment (2002)

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured ...

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Natalie Cole: The Unforgettable Concert (1992)

This is an incredible accomplishment by Natalie Cole and some of the finest musicians in the business. An enchanting and swinging tribute to the magical voice and music of her father. Waiting for the DVD release....let's go people!! ...

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Benny Carter: Symphony in Riffs (1990)

Burt Lancaster narrates this overview of the incredible career of jazz saxophonist Benny Carter, one of the chief architects of the Big Band sound. ...

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The Unforgettable Nat King Cole (1989)

Enjoy the smooth voice and cool rhythms of legendary American recording artist Nat "King" Cole with this music set, which includes popular hits like "Mona Lisa," "Save the Bones for Henry Jones," "Shine On Harvest Moon," "Sweet Lorraine" and more. The firs ...

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Ain't Misbehavin' (1974)

Compilation of extracts from 'blue' movies from 1900 to the 1940s intercut with clips of popular music and dancing, and excerpts from newsreels and shorts, mostly 'topical' features involving women. Includes glimpses of Fats Waller, George Formby, Nat 'Kin ...

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Cat Ballou (1965)

A woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but he's very different from what she expects. ...

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An Evening with Nat King Cole (1963)

Broadcast on the BBC in 1961, this performance by legendary vocalist Nat King Cole features many of his greatest hits, including "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Unforgettable," "Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer," "Mona Lisa" and "Sweet Lorraine." Missing ...

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Schlager-Raketen (1960)

"Festival of Hearts" is the name of the new pop music show by popular DJ Camillo. He came up with the idea by chance. Marcel, a young bank employee, almost hit a charming young girl with his car. Angry, she lent him her jack, but then disappeared forever. ...

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Some of Manie's Friends (1959)

A multitude of entertainment's biggest stars come together to celebrate the life of the late Manie Sacks, recording executive for Columbia Records, and vice president of both NBC and RCA. ...

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Night of the Quarter Moon (1959)

A POW marries a woman he meets in Mexico. Controversy erupts when people find out that she's one-quarter black. ...

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St. Louis Blues (1958)

Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local polit ...

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China Gate (1957)

Near the end of the French phase of the Vietnam War, a group of mercenaries are recruited to travel through enemy territory to the Chinese border. ...

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Istanbul (1957)

A suspected diamond smuggler returns to Istanbul and finds the lady love he thought was dead...or does he? ...

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The Scarlet Hour (1956)

An unhappy wife uses her powers of manipulation to draw an infatuated man into an ill-fated jewelry heist. ...

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The Nat King Cole Musical Story (1955)

This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from being the leader of a trio to a solo vocalist, and his growing popularity with the record-buying public. Numbe ...

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Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

One evening, Hammer gives a ride to Christina, an attractive hitchhiker on a lonely country road, who has escaped from the nearby lunatic asylum. Thugs waylay them and force his car to crash. When Hammer returns to semi-consciousness, he hears Christina be ...

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Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955)

Rhythm and Blues Revue is a plotless variety show, one of several compiled for theatrical exhibition from the made-for-television short films produced by Snader and Studio Telescriptions, with newly-filmed host segments by Willie Bryant. ...

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Small Town Girl (1953)

Rick Belrow Livingston, in love with Broadway star Lisa, is sentenced to 30 days in jail for speeding through a small town. He persuades the judge's daughter Cindy to let him leave for one night, so that he can visit Lisa on her birthday. After that he goe ...

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The Blue Gardenia (1953)

Upon waking up to the news that the man she'd gone on a date with the previous night has been murdered, a young woman with only a faint memory of the night's events begins to suspect that she murdered him while attempting to resist his advances. ...

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Make Believe Ballroom (1949)

Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 prize to the person who can first name the most musical numbers and their performers. Lots of musicians perform. ...

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Killer Diller (1948)

An all-Black comedy and dance revue with stars of stage and screen. ...

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Errand Boy for Rhythm (1946)

Nat 'King' Cole performs his hit "Errand Boy for Rhythm. ...

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Got a Penny, Benny? (1946)

Nat 'King' Cole perform "Got a Penny, Benny? ...

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Come to Baby, Do (1946)

Nat 'King' Cole perform "Come to Baby Do. ...

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Breakfast in Hollywood (1946)

The goings on of a few members of a radio show's audience is the premise for this feature film derived from the popular ABC radio show of the 1940s. This film features Tom Breneman, the radio show's host, as well as Bonita Granville, Beulah Bondi, Zasu Pit ...

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Shy Guy (1946)

A "Soundie" short subject featuring Nat King Cole and the King Cole Trio performing the song "Shy Guy" ...

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Frim Fram Sauce (1945)

Nat 'King' Cole sings "Frim Fram Sauce". ...

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See My Lawyer (1945)

Ole and Chic are comedians employed in a nightclub, but seeking to be released from their contracts to take a better job. But the prissy nightclub owner, B. J. Wagonhorn, refuses to let them go. In reprisal, they start hurling insults at the nightclub patr ...

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Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby? (1944)

The King Cole Trio and Ida James perform the title song in this Soundie. ...

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Stars on Parade (1944)

In this musical showcase, two aspiring stars attempt to wow a pair of talent scouts with their stellar abilities. Songs include "My Heart Isn't in It" (Jack Lawrence), "It's Love, Love, Love" (Mack David, Joan Whitney, Alex Kramer), "When They Ask about Yo ...

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Here Comes Elmer (1943)

This musical comedy stars radio star Al Pearce has a double role playing himself and Elmer Blurt, the leader of a small-town band that struggles toward stardom in the big city. Their journey begins when Elmer decides to eject their female singer because sh ...

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