Caldonia (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, Caldonia is a music film directed by William Forest Crouch, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Louis Jordan, with his band, sings and performs the title song, "Caldonia,", and "Honey Child," "Tillie" and 'Buzz Me", wowing the jitter-buggers, zoot suits and bobby-soxers of the mid-1940s, all built around a wisp of a plot dealing with the difficulties of production in Harlem.
Who’s in it. Caldonia stars Louis Jordan as Himself, Cab Calloway as Himself, Doc Cheatham as Doc and Milt Hinton as Milt, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Caldonia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caldonia tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caldonia (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Caldonia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Caldonia?
- Caldonia stars Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Doc Cheatham, Milt Hinton and Nicky O'Daniel.
- When was Caldonia released?
- Caldonia was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.