The Minneapolis Spokesman advertised a “Rhythm and Blues Revue” film to be shown one time only at midnight at the RKO Orpheum on June 29, 1956.  This may have been derived from the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue” that was shown on July 29, 1955.  The ad blasted “Rock ‘n’ Roll with this sensational screen show!  Nation’s Top Sepia Stars!”  The lineup was impressive:

• Nat “King” Cole
• Joe Turner
• Ruth Brown
• Cab Calloway
• Count Basie
• Sarah Vaughan
• Lionel Hampton
• Amos Milburn
• Delta Rhythm Boys
• Mantan Moreland & Nipsey Russell
• The Larks – Freddy & Flo Robinson
• Paul “Hucklebuck” Williams and his Orchestra
• Willie Bryant of the Apollo Theater, emcee