King of Jazz

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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.

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Paul Whiteman - Paul Whiteman in King of Jazz

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

John Boles - Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey') in King of Jazz

John Boles

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

Laura La Plante - Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie' in King of Jazz

Laura La Plante

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

Jeanette Loff - Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park') in King of Jazz

Jeanette Loff

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

Glenn Tryon - Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband in King of Jazz

Glenn Tryon

Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband

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William Kent

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

Slim Summerville - Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles in King of Jazz

Slim Summerville

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

Kathryn Crawford - Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press') in King of Jazz

Kathryn Crawford

Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')

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Release Date

April 20, 1930

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Animation, Music

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