Minstrel Days
Originally released in 1941. Minstrel Days is a music/history film. directed by Bobby Connolly. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bud Jamison, Al Herman, and Billy Elliott
Synopsis
This Vitaphone musical featurette features a minstrel show, with traditional interlocutor and Mr. Bones, doing many old time songs (mostly Stephen Foster) with Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor in blackface, via stock footage from earlier Warners films, inserted doing some of their trademark songs. This short was reissued November of 1946 and again in September of 1953.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minstrel Days about?
This Vitaphone musical featurette features a minstrel show, with traditional interlocutor and Mr. Bones, doing many old time songs (mostly Stephen Foster) with Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor in blackfa...
Who directed Minstrel Days?
Minstrel Days was directed by Bobby Connolly.
How long is Minstrel Days?
Minstrel Days has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Minstrel Days released?
Minstrel Days was released on September 6, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Minstrel Days?
The main cast of Minstrel Days includes Bud Jamison, Al Herman, Billy Elliott, Willie Best.