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The jazz hoofer the story of the legendary Baby Laurence
- Title
- The jazz hoofer [videorecording] : the story of the legendary Baby Laurence / a presentation of H-D Productions ; directed and produced by Bill Hancock.
- Publication
- New York, N.Y. : Rhapsody Films, c1981.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Moving image | Use in library | *MGZIA 4-6766 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Moving image | Use in library | *MGZIA 4-6766 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
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- Description
- 1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (29 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences; 1/2 in.
- Summary
- Documentary about the life and career of Laurence Donald Jackson (1921-1974), known as Baby Laurence, who is shown performing, teaching, and demonstrating steps while discussing the history of tap dancing. Includes historical footage of the musicians Art Tatum and Charlie Parker and the dancers Bill Robinson and John Bubbles.
- Subjects
- Call Number
- *MGZIA 4-6766
- OCLC
- NYPY896018883-F
- Title
- The jazz hoofer [videorecording] : the story of the legendary Baby Laurence / a presentation of H-D Productions ; directed and produced by Bill Hancock.
- Imprint
- New York, N.Y. : Rhapsody Films, c1981.
- Country of Producing Entity
- U.S.
- Local Subject
- Television. The jazz hoofer: the story of the legendary Baby Laurence.
- Added Author
- Laurence, Baby, dancer.Robinson, Bill, 1878-1949, dancer.Bubbles, John W., dancer.Tatum, Art, 1910-1956. MusicianParker, Charlie, 1920-1955. MusicianHancock, Bill. Director. ProducerRhapsody Films.
- Research Call Number
- *MGZIA 4-6766