Movies by Fred Waller
Welcome to our dedicated selection of films directed by Fred Waller. Here, you can explore a diverse range of works that highlight Fred Waller’s unique vision, storytelling style, and contribution to the world of cinema. Whether you’re an avid fan or discovering Fred waller’s filmography for the first time, this collection will guide you through critically acclaimed masterpieces, hidden gems, and influential titles that have shaped the director’s legacy.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)
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A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz piece “A Rhapsody of Negro Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.
Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho (1934)
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This jazz musical short has a comedy plot about marital infidelity. Bandleader Cab Calloway plays a ladies man who dates the wife (Fredi Washington) of a train porter who is frequently absent from home. Calloway and his Orchestra perform "Zaz-zuh-zaz" and "The Lady with the Fan" at the Cotton Club in Harlem.
A Bundle of Blues (1933)
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Duke Ellington and his orchestra play two jazz compositions plus 'Stormy Weather' (sung by Ivy Anderson).