Movies by Nat King Cole
As part of the cast:
-
Big Time Swing (2008)
Cast: Artie Shaw, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington …
Directed by: Marino Amaruso
Rounding up concert clips from some of the swing era's greatest artists, this toe-tapping video features performances by Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Jimmy Dorsey, Peggy…
-
Jazz Giants of the 20th Century (2007)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington …
Vintage performances by a plethora of musical icons create a jazz lover's dream in this jam-packed compilation. The rare footage showcases both jazz pioneers and contemporary artists,…
-
The Legendary Crooners: Frank, Dean, Bing, Nat and Perry (2007)
Cast: Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Dean Martin …
Enjoy timeless music and get an inside glimpse into the lives of some of the most beloved singers of all time. This collection of 20 full-length song clips features Frank Sinatra, Dean…
-
Deep Roots Music 2: Bunny Lee Story / Black Ark (2007)
Cast: Lee Perry, Bob Marley, Mighty Diamonds …
Continue exploring the history of reggae in this dynamic musical series, which spotlights record producer Bunny Lee and his roster of artists, along with a look at the Rastafari…
-
In Concert Series: Nat King Cole (2006)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Legendary crooner and entertainment pioneer Nat King Cole displays his undeniable charm and immense talent on this rare 60-minute collection of singing appearances, interviews and archival…
-
The Archive: Vol. 3: Jazz (2006)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong …
An indispensable collection of live performances and film serials, this volume of The Archive series contains not only music but facts and insights into the careers of artists from…
-
The Boys Are Back in Town: Classic Tracks from the Gentlemen of Jazz (2006)
Cast: Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole …
Jazz at its best is featured in this compilation of 30 all-star performances from Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, Les Paul, Cab Calloway and more.…
-
The Music Masters: Nat King Cole: The Magic of the Music (2006)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Vintage TV clips and performance footage combine to showcase the silky voice, appealing stage presence and flawless piano technique of Nat "King" Cole, one of the most beloved performers of…
-
Nat King Cole: Moonlight Kisses (2005)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Thanks to his smooth sound, amiable disposition and the magic of television, velvet-voiced soloist Nat "King" Cole charmed generations of fans and left a legacy of timeless music. This…
-
Nat King Cole: Stardust Memories (2005)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Nat "King" Cole is truly jazz royalty (he was a great jazz pianist before he found larger fame as a singer). Nat's inimitable piano stylings and rich baritone put an indelible personal…
-
Jazz Giants: Legends of Modern Music: Vol. 1 (2005)
Cast: Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong …
Legends of Modern Music celebrates the formidable talents of the giants of jazz in this video featuring 32 unforgettable recordings. Travel back in musical history with Duke Ellington, Count…
-
Jazz Giants: Legends of Modern Music: Vol. 2 (2005)
Cast: Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller …
Musical giants Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller ushered jazz into the mainstream with their style, charisma and talent. This video features the three legends performing some of…
-
The World of Nat King Cole: This Way Out (2005)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole's silky voice is among America's most beloved. This tribute to the renowned jazz vocalist, part of the PBS "American Masters" series, explores the crooner's…
-
Nat King Cole: Soundies and Telescriptions (2004)
Cast: Nat King Cole
This film focuses on the silky voice of legendary singer Nat King Cole as he begins his storied career as a jazz singer. Clips originally filmed as part of various television and theatre…
-
Legends of Jazz: Forever Gold (2004)
Cast: Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole …
During the Jazz Age, soundies (short film subjects) were made of many of the leading bands and orchestras. Shown in small coin-operated machines located in bars and restaurants, soundies were…
-
Nat King Cole: Encore (2004)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Silky-voiced Nat King Cole offers up 20 of his best-loved songs, including "Unforgettable," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "It's Only a Paper Moon," in this compilation of performances…
-
Great Entertainers (2004)
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland …
Travel to the past and enjoy some of the most spectacular entertainers of the 20th century in this anthology of live music performances. Included are such legends as Frank Sinatra, Bing…
-
The Harlem Renaissance (2004)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie …
Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced…
-
Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar (2004)
Cast: Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones …
In this award-winning autobiographical portrait, legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson narrates his story, from his beginnings in smoke-filled Montreal clubs to hallmark performances with…
-
The Legendary Nat King Cole (2004)
Cast: Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr. …
One of America's legendary cultural icons, Nat King Cole, is chronicled via rare video and television clips and live performances. The film documents the singer and pianist's…
-
Nat King Cole: When I Fall in Love: The One and Only (2004)
Cast: Nat King Cole
When Nat King Cole croons, the whole world listens -- especially lovers on the verge of giving their hearts away or those on the mend from broken affairs. This video captures the romance and…
-
A Nightingale Sang: Tribute to Nat King Cole (2004)
Cast: Nat King Cole, Nina Simone, Danny Williams …
The venerable Nat King Cole influenced many performers of his and subsequent generations. In this tribute concert filmed live at London's Savoy Theatre in 1985, music artists such as…
-
Magic Moments: The Best of '50s Pop (2004)
Cast: Doris Day, Louis Armstrong, Rosemary Clooney …
This public television concert celebrates the salad days of pop -- the 1950s -- by reuniting its biggest stars onstage at the Trump Taj Majal in Atlantic City on April 21, 2004, for a…
-
Jazz Legends: Nat King Cole: The Snader Telescriptions (2004)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Velvet-voiced legend Nat King Cole performs some of his best-loved songs in this compilation of filmed performances produced by Lou Snader and recorded between 1950 and 1952, during…
-
The Unforgettable Nat King Cole (2003)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Enjoy the smooth voice and cool rhythms of legendary American recording artist Nat "King" Cole with this music set, which includes popular hits like "Mona Lisa," "Save the Bones for Henry…
-
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five (2003)
Cast: Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole …
This rare collection of early music videos -- known as "soundies" -- from the 1930s and '40s features jazz legend Louis Jordan and his band performing their hits, including…
-
That Old Black Magic (2002)
Cast: Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald …
Ten black artists who made their mark -- including such big names as Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and Nat King Cole -- get their just due in this CBC…
-
The Fabulous '50s (2002)
Cast: Nat King Cole, Liberace, Jerry Lee Lewis …
What's the best way to revisit one of America's defining decades? Travel back to the 1950s -- the decade of the hula hoop, the Civil Rights movement, the Cold War -- by way of its…
-
The Incomparable Nat King Cole (2002)
Cast: Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte …
The velvety-voiced Nat King Cole is joined by an all-star list of guests -- including Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Belafonte, Sammy Davis Jr. and Stan Getz -- in this compilation of stand-out…
-
The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show: Vol. 2: The Greatest Entertainers (1991)
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Ed Sullivan, Julie Andrews …
Hosted by Burt Reynolds, this collection features many of the greatest moments from Ed Sullivan's long-running variety show, including appearances by top musicians, comedians, dancers…
-
Remembering Nat King Cole (1991)
Cast: Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte …
This collection of clips from television's groundbreaking "The Nat King Cole Show" features the beloved baritone and pianist performing a host of songs such as "Almost Like Being in…
-
Cat Ballou (1965)
Cast: Jane Fonda, Lee Marvin, Michael Callan …
Directed by: Elliot Silverstein
Nat "King" Cole and Stubby Kaye provide a Greek chorus-style narrative in this tongue-in-cheek Western parody that's become a classic in its own right. In director Elliot…
-
Oscar Peterson Trio: London Concert: 1964 (1964)
Cast: Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Ed Thigpen …
Filmed for the BBC show "Jazz 625," this live concert showcases the remarkable technique of jazz pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio (including bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen),…
-
An Evening with Nat King Cole (1961)
Cast: Nat King Cole
Broadcast on the BBC in 1961, this performance by legendary vocalist Nat King Cole features many of his greatest hits, including "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Unforgettable," "Those Lazy,…
-
St. Louis Blues (1958)
Cast: Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway …
Directed by: Allen Reisner
This heartfelt biopic of composer W.C. Handy features some of the best musical talent of the 1950s, including Nat King Cole, who stars as the devout musician driven to write blues and jazz…
-
Nat King Cole: The Timeless Nat King Cole Shows (1957)
Cast: Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Stan Getz …
During its brief television run from 1956-57, "The Nat King Cole Show" made history by featuring musical performances from some of the most recognized names in jazz, including the remarkable…
-
China Gate (1957)
Cast: Gene Barry, Angie Dickinson, Nat King Cole …
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Mercenaries infiltrate the Chinese border to blow up an arms depot during the French phase of the Vietnam War. A Eurasian smuggler, Lucky Legs (Angie Dickinson), cuts a deal with the…
-
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
Cast: Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart …
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Shortly after sleazy detective Mike Hammer (Ralph Meeker) picks up a scantily clad hitchhiker (Cloris Leachman), his car is forced over a cliff. He awakens from unconsciousness to find his…
-
Killer Diller (1948)
Cast: Dusty Fletcher, Nat King Cole, Butterfly McQueen …
Directed by: Josh Binney
A killer lineup of top black performers is featured in this 1948 musical about an Apollo Theatre-type variety show. The talent includes the Nat "King" Cole Trio, Jackie "Moms" Mabley,…
-
Pin Up Girl (1944)
Cast: Betty Grable, Eugene Pallette, Martha Raye …
Directed by: H. Bruce Humberstone
Betty Grable (who was seven months pregnant when this musical comedy wrapped) stars as plucky pinup girl Lorry Jones, a passionate secretary and singer who's given her heart -- and her…
-
Breakfast in Hollywood / Minstrel Man (1944)
Cast: Benny Fields, Nat King Cole, Judy Clark …
Directed by: Harold D. Schuster, Joseph H. Lewis
This double-header of long-lost 1940s musicals, both insider takes on the world of early 20th-century showbiz, features performances from the likes of Nat King Cole and his Trio as well as…