Let's Make Rhythm

May 23, 1947

0h 20m

★ 7.0

Overview

The musical short features a romantic story that ties in with the music of Stan Kenton and his Orchestra with June Christy and the Pastels.

Genres

Music

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Let's Make Rhythm Trailers

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Cast

Stan Kenton

June Christy

Maya, jukebox operator

Gail Davis

Jimmy, sailor

Jay Norris

Claire Carleton

Joe Brown Jr.

Shelly Manne (Stan Kenton and his Orchestra)

Shelly Manne

Kai Winding (Stan Kenton and his Orchestra)

Kai Winding

Milt Bernhart (Stan Kenton and his Orchestra)

Milt Bernhart

Eddie Safranski (Stan Kenton and his Orchestra)

Eddie Safranski

Vido Musso (Stan Kenton and his Orchestra)

Vido Musso

Ray Wetzel (Stan Kenton and his Orchestra)

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