Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
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Himself
Herself - Singer
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Supper Club Waiter (uncredited)
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A brief history of Stan Kenton's musical career from taxi-dance gigs to his successful big band orchestra.
Release Date
1947-02-06
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