Maxine Sullivan: Love to Be in Love Movie Review 1990

A portrait of Maxine Sullivan (1911-87), the legendary black vocalist who rose from obscurity to become one of the foremost black female vocalists in America. Traces her career through radio, TV, and film with clips, photos and testimonials from other jazz stars. Includes vintage clips of performances with Louie Armstrong and Abbott & Costello. Footage in color and B&W.

Distribution

The Cinema Guild, 130 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016-7038, Phone: (212)685-6242, Toll-free: 800-723-5522, Fax: (212)685-4717, Email: info@cinemaguild.com, URL: http://www.cinemaguild.com, Remarks: Some programs available in PAL & SECAM.

Available on VHS
Running time 48 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Black Culture, Biography, Music--Jazz, History--Modern, Women

Director

Greta Schiller

Producer

The Cinema Guild