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I promise to remember: the story of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers.
- Title
- I promise to remember: the story of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. [motion picture] / Pacific Street Films.
- Publication
- New York : The Cinema Guild, 1983.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | Moving image | By appointment only | Y M16 3385 I | Offsite |
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- Description
- 1 film reel (30 min.) : sd. col.; 16 mm.
- Summary
- The tragic story of Frankie Lymon whose group Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers was one of the first Black rock-and-roll groups to cross the color barrier. Producing many hit records in 1956/57, Lymon was exploited by record producers and managers. At 26, unable to find work as a singer, Frankie Lymon died of a drug overdose in New York City.
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- Credits (note)
- Directors, Steven Fischler, Joel Sucher.
- Title
- I promise to remember: the story of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers. [motion picture] / Pacific Street Films.
- Imprint
- New York : The Cinema Guild, 1983.
- Credits
- Directors, Steven Fischler, Joel Sucher.
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- Added Author
- Sucher, Joel.Fischler, Steve.Pacific Street Films.
- Branch Call Number
- M16 3385 I