Reel Number: 220793-04
Color: Black and White
Sound: SD
Year / Date: 1944
Country: USA
Location: 17th Regiment Armory,New York,NY
TC Begins: 12:10:32
TC Ends: 12:18:40
Duration: 00:08:08
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WWII - Count Basie & Orchestra, Glee Club, Josh White MCU applause & Basie comes out & plays with orchestra on stage. 12:12:30 - 12:13:03 silent Black 372nd Infantry Glee Club in front of large audience; sings. 02:14:02 Josh White playing guitar & sings The House I Live In, accompanied by bass player. Pearl Primus jazz ballet dancing to Josh White accompaniment & singing. Oriental woman at mic. Shots of audience of blacks & whites. Applauding. '..Birthday Party in your honor.' (Paul Robeson?). Applause.