Documentary ·Music · United Kingdom · 1956 · 22m

Momma Don't Allow

Director

Cast

Lonnie Donegan as Self - banjo and vocals Ottilie Patterson as Self - vocals Chris Barber as Self - trombone Pat Halcox as Self - trumpet Monty Sunshine as Self -clarinet Ron Bowden as Self - drums

Crew

Walter Lassally — Director of Photography John Fletcher — Editor Karel Reisz — Writer Tony Richardson — Writer

Synopsis

A Free Cinema short documenting a night at the Wood Green Jazz Club, observing youth culture, music, and social dynamics through an unobtrusive, non-narrated style.

Mood & Themes

jazz

Key Collaborators

Karel Reisz Director Tony Richardson Director Walter Lassally Director of Photography John Fletcher Editor Karel Reisz Writer Tony Richardson Writer

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