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Trocadero (1944)
Directed by William Nigh
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A newspaper columnist and host of his own national network radio program, interviewing more film personalities on his show than any other commentator, is searching for a story for a Sunday column carried by newspaper from coast to coast. Hanging out in Hollywood’s famed Trocadero restaurant and night-spot, he gets his story when “Troc” owner and band-leader Eddie LeBaron, relates to him the sage of the famed screenland nitery. And hears plenty of music furnished by four of the top name-bands in the land, including that of Bob Chester, who formed his own swing band in 1935 after being top saxophonist with the bands of Ben Pollack and Ben Bernie. Singer Ida James and the Chester band led off with “Shoo Shoo Baby” in their screen debut.
Length 74 minutes
Actors
Rosemary Lane | Johnny Downs | Ralph Morgan | Dick Purcell | Sheldon Leonard | Dewey Robinson | Marjorie Manners | Emmett Vogan | Cliff Nazarro | Charles Calvert | Ida James | Bess Flowers
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2023 | TV | DVD | Owned | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is okay. This description is pretty wild given the story is about a couple that inherits this club then runs it with their own act plus other performers. Worth viewing for the always memorable Sheldon Leonard, one of the great character actors of that time.
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