King of Jazz (1930)

  • NR
  • 04/20/1930 (US)
  • Animation, Comedy, Music
  • 1h 38m

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.

John Murray Anderson

Director

Harry Ruskin

Writer

Cast

Paul Whiteman's headshot

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman
John Boles's headshot

John Boles

Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
Laura La Plante's headshot

Laura La Plante

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

Jeanette Loff

Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
Glenn Tryon's headshot

Glenn Tryon

Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
William Kent's headshot

William Kent

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

Slim Summerville

Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
Kathryn Crawford's headshot

Kathryn Crawford

Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')

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