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American Masters
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Billie Holiday: The Long Night of Lady Day

  • Episode aired Aug 4, 1986
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
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American Masters (1985)
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Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life. Her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of har... Read allConsidered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life. Her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of hard times and injustice as well as triumph.Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life. Her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of hard times and injustice as well as triumph.

  • Director
    • John Jeremy
  • Writer
    • John Jeremy
  • Stars
    • Billie Holiday
    • Milt Hinton
    • Peter O'Brien
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    • Director
      • John Jeremy
    • Writer
      • John Jeremy
    • Stars
      • Billie Holiday
      • Milt Hinton
      • Peter O'Brien
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    Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Milt Hinton
    • Self - Jazz Musician
    Peter O'Brien
    • Self - Catholic Priest
    • (as Father Peter O'Brien)
    Alice Vrbsky
    • Self - Maid and Secretary 1957-1959
    John Hammond
    John Hammond
    • Self - Record Producer
    Leonard Feather
    Leonard Feather
    • Self - Jazz Writer and Critic
    Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw
    • Self - Swing Band Leader
    Thomas Doll
    • Self - Caretaker
    Barney Josephson
    • Self - Owner of Café Society
    Carmen McRae
    Carmen McRae
    • Self - Jazz Singer
    Jimmy Rowles
    • Self
    Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms
    • Self - Singer
    Coleman Hawkins
    Coleman Hawkins
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Art Tatum
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Thelma Carpenter
    • Self - Actress and Singer
    Milton Gabler
    Milton Gabler
    • Self - Record Producer
    George 'Red' Callender
    George 'Red' Callender
    • Self
    Norman Granz
    Norman Granz
    • Self - Impresario and Record Producer
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      • John Jeremy
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      • John Jeremy
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    • Release date
      • August 4, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • 1515 Productions Limited
      • American Masters Pictures
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      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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