Cab Calloway: Sketches (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Cab Calloway: Sketches is a music and documentary film, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. A singer, dancer, and bandleader, Cab led one of the most popular African American big bands during the jazz and swing eras of the 1930s-40s, with Harlem’s famous Cotton Club as his home stage. Best known for his “Hi de hi de hi de ho” refrain from signature song “Minnie the Moocher,” portrayal of Sportin’ Life in Porgy and Bess (1952), and role in The Blues Brothers (1980), Cab influenced countless performers, including Michael and Janet Jackson, and many of today’s hip-hop artists.
Who’s in it. Cab Calloway: Sketches stars Cab Calloway as Himself.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cab Calloway: Sketches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cab Calloway: Sketches tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cab Calloway: Sketches (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cab Calloway: Sketches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Cab Calloway: Sketches?
- Cab Calloway: Sketches stars Cab Calloway.
- When was Cab Calloway: Sketches released?
- Cab Calloway: Sketches was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.