Music · United States of America · 1955 · 18m

The Nat King Cole Musical Story

Director

Will Cowan

Cast

Nat King Cole as Nat King Cole Jeff Chandler as Narrator Ray Walker as Carlos Gástel Richard Reeves as Night Club Owner

Crew

Maxine Dioguardi — Writer Will Cowan — Producer

Tagline

Swing and Roll with Nat King Cole

Synopsis

This short film shows the musical career of Nat "King" Cole, shows the ups and downs of his career, his conquest of illness, how he switched from being the leader of a trio to a solo vocalist, and his growing popularity with the record-buying public. Numbers include: "Sweet Lorraine," "Route 66," "That's My Girl" and "Pretend."

Mood & Themes

jazz singer or musician biography

Key Collaborators

Will Cowan Director Maxine Dioguardi Writer Will Cowan Producer

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