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King of Jazz(1930)

1504/20/1930 (US)AnimationComedyMusic1h 38m
61%

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A NEW ERA in sound and color entertainment!

Overview

Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.

Movie Cast

Paul Whiteman photo

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

John Boles photo

John Boles

Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')

Laura La Plante photo

Laura La Plante

Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'

Jeanette Loff photo

Jeanette Loff

Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')

Glenn Tryon photo

Glenn Tryon

Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband

William Kent photo

William Kent

General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')

Slim Summerville photo

Slim Summerville

Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles

Kathryn Crawford photo

Kathryn Crawford

Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')

Carla Laemmle photo

Carla Laemmle

Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

Stanley Smith photo

Stanley Smith

Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')

Charles Irwin photo

Charles Irwin

Himself, Announcer / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front')

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$2,000,000.00

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyUniversal Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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