
The Strolling '20s
Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier travel down memory lane to see what life was like back in the 1920s. Harry Belafonte introduces this musical, written by poet and playwright Langston Hughes, which pays tribute to Harlem in the 1920's. Sidney Poitier provides commentary on the era throughout the program, and George Kirby and Nipsey Russell portray various Harlem characters. Program highlights include: Gloria Lynne singing "Good Ol' Wagon"; Brownie McGhee singing "Let the Deal Go Down"; Diahann Carroll singing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out"; Sammy Davis, Jr., singing and tap dancing to "Doin' the New Low Down"; Joe Williams singing "Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning"; and Duke Ellington performing "Sophisticated Lady" with a sextet.
- Status
- Released
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- Language
- English
- sketch comedy
- harlem, new york city
- black history
- harlem renaissance
Top billed cast
Release dates
United StatesUS
- TV4 Feb 1966
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Strolling '20s released?
- The Strolling '20s was released on 4 February 1966.
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- Who directed The Strolling '20s?
- The Strolling '20s (1966) was directed by Charles S. Dubin.
- How long is The Strolling '20s?
- The Strolling '20s runs for 1h 6m.




















