King of Jazz

3.1 |

1h 38min

Released

AnimationComedyMusic

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.

Story

Directors

John Murray Anderson,

Writers

Jack Yellen, Edward T. Lowe Jr., Harry Ruskin,

Casts

Paul Whiteman

Character-in: Paul Whiteman

John Boles

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

Laura La Plante

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

Jeanette Loff

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

Glenn Tryon

Character-in: Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband

Slim Summerville

Character-in: Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles

Kathryn Crawford

Character-in: Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')

Carla Laemmle

Character-in: Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

Stanley Smith

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

Walter Brennan

Character-in: Desk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Front End of Horse / Quartet Member ('Nellie')