[78-L] Public Melody Number One

[David Weiner]

Hey Ken,

More info from the LOUIS ARMSTRONG ON THE SCREEN book - the number was cut
solely to bring the running time of the film down.  Nothing to do with race.
Since the number was a self-contained segment, it was easy to lose. The
producers wanted to add more footage of costar Beatrice Lillie and so cut
other portions of the film.  Since Louis's appearance had been promoted in
the black press, theater owners in  
black neighborhoods were given the option of a print with the number
included. 

Dave W.


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Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:38 PM
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Subject: Re: [78-L] Public Melody Number One

David Weiner wrote:
> The number was filmed and shown, only as a "bonus" scene in black movie
> theaters that requested it - but apparently became lost through the years.

>
> Dave W. 

Thanks VERY much for this information, Dave.

What a pity that it seems to be lost.  Let's hope it turns up some day.

-- Ken
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