Director: John Murray Anderson
Budget: 2 000 000 $
Language
English
NMTW
65%
Mixed
Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total
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John BolesVocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
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Jeanie LangVocalist ('I'd Like To Do Things For You' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')
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Jeanette LoffVocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
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Glenn TryonExecutive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
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Slim SummervilleAutomobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
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Kathryn CrawfordFourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')
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Carla LaemmleChorine (as Beth Laemmle)
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Stanley SmithBridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
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Walter BrennanDesk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Front End of Horse / Quartet Member ('Nellie')
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Churchill RossQuartet Member ('Nellie')
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John ArledgeFirst Pianist at Giant Piano ('Rhapsody in Blue') / Quartet Member ('Nellie') (as Johnson Arledge)
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Nell O'DayDancer
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William KentGeneral ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
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George ChilesDancer ('It Happened in Monterey' / Vocalist 'A Bench in the Park' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')
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Jack WhiteJack White
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Frank LeslieQuartet Lead Singer ('Nellie')
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Al NormanRubber Legs Dancer ('Happy Feet')
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Jacques CartierVoodoo Dancer ("Rhapsody in Blue")
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Marion StattlerSpecialty Dancer 'Ragamuffin Romeo' / 'Melting Pot'
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| Budget: | 2 000 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 40 min |
Description:
This lively musical from Hollywood's golden age was a groundbreaking film for its time. It features the acclaimed bandleader Paul Whiteman, known as the "King of Jazz," and showcases a wide variety of Broadway-style songs, sketches, and performances by famous performers like the Rhythm Boys, including a young Bing Crosby. Directed with impressive skill by theater expert John Murray Anderson, the movie presents each scene with impressive scale and style, creating a memorable experience filled with enchanting music and captivating entertainment.
| Alternative title: | King of Jazz |
| Release year: | 1930 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins total |
| Director: | John Murray Anderson |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | big band dance pre-code sketch comedy |
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