Billie Holiday
American jazz singer (1915–1959)
Billie Holiday was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Holiday was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1933–1950) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 18 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | The Emperor Jones | Film Images | 72 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1947 | New Orleans. | Arthur Lubin | 89 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1950 | Panic in the streets | Elia Kazan | 96 min | B&W | ||
| 1950 | Panic In The Streets. | Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp | 93 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |