Louis Prima: The Wildest!

Documentary about the mid-20th century Vegas bandleader and trumpeter Louis Prima, who showed the world what a rock show could be.

Cast

Louis Prima

as Himself

Keely Smith

as Herself

Sam Butera

as Himself

Ron Cannatella

as Himself

Frank Federico

as Himself

Will Friedwald

as Himself

Woody Herman

as Himself (archive footage)

Gia Maione

as Herself

Louis Prima Jr.

as Himself

Lena Prima

as Herself

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