In a jazz way. A portrait of Mura Dehn
Description
Provides a colorful portrait of dancer Mura Dehn. Born and trained in Russia, she went to Paris in 1925, met Josephine Baker and discovered jazz. Tells how she came to New York and choreographed jazz tunes. Includes a live interview with Mura Dehn along with archival footage.
Runtime
27 min
Subjects
Contributor
Date of Publication
1986,1985
Database
Alexander Street
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