Skip to main content
WatchRoster
Start Free →

Harry Edison Filmography

ActorBORN 1915COLUMBUS6 FILMS IN DB

HarryEdison

Known for Acting · Forty Winks, False Vases, Jammin' the Blues

6
FILMS IN DB
$15
TOTAL VALUE
1
PRICED
$15
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Jammin' the Blues
~$15 · DVD · 1944
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Jammin' the Blues
$15 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Harry Edison, affectionately known as "Sweets," was a distinctive jazz trumpeter whose contributions to film music left an indelible mark on the industry. While primarily celebrated for his work with the Count Basie Orchestra, Edison's versatility as a studio musician made him a sought-after talent in Hollywood. Collectors often seek out his performances in films like *Dig: A Journey Into Earth* (1972), where his muted trumpet adds a unique tone that resonates with both film and music enthusiasts. Edison's collaborations with iconic artists, including Frank Sinatra, further solidify his status in the physical media realm. His work is particularly prized among collectors for its historical significance and the way it encapsulates the rich intersection of jazz and cinema during the mid-20th century. Vinyl and CD releases featuring Edison’s recordings, alongside rare film soundtracks, are highly coveted, making his contributions to film music an essential part of any serious collector's library.

HIGHEST VALUE RELEASES

FILMS BY DECADE

FULL FILMOGRAPHY

6 films

SIMILAR ACTORS

VIEW ALL →