Scandal of 1933 explained

Scandal of 1933, also known as Gig and Saddle[1] and Scandal, is an American film featuring musical performances.[2] [3] [4] The 60-minute feature film includes performances of songs written by Irving Mills, Duke Ellington, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young, Harry Akst, Roger Graham, Dave Peyton, Spencer Williams, Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger, Mort Dixon, Harry Warren, Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra, and Putney Dandridge.[2] Jack Goldberg produced it and featured an all-African American cast.[5] A poster for the film advertises it as a musical jamboree.[6]

Further reading

Jazz on Screen by David Meeker

Notes and References

  1. Book: Richards, Larry. African American Films Through 1959: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Filmography. September 17, 2015. McFarland. 9781476610528. Google Books.
  2. Web site: SCANDAL (1933). Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA.
  3. Book: Vernon, Paul. African-American Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel and Zydeco on Film and Video, 1926-1997. November 9, 1999. Ashgate. 9781840142945. Google Books.
  4. Book: Slow Fade to Black: The Negro in American Film, 1900-1942. 978-0-19-502130-1. Cripps. Thomas. 1993.
  5. Book: Webb, Graham. Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959. July 10, 2020. McFarland. 9781476639260. Google Books.
  6. Web site: GIG AND SADDLE, Lucky Millinder, 1933 Stock Photo - Alamy.

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