Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938)

  • NR
  • 05/24/1938 (US)
  • Music, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 46m

An American Cavalcade!

Overview

Classical violinist, Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with the band's singer, Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend and, when Roger returns home after the war, an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.

Henry King

Director

Lamar Trotti

Screenplay

Kathryn Scola

Screenplay

Cast

Tyrone Power's headshot

Tyrone Power

Alexander - Roger Grant
Alice Faye's headshot

Alice Faye

Stella Kirby
Don Ameche's headshot

Don Ameche

Charlie Dwyer
Ethel Merman's headshot

Ethel Merman

Jerry Allen
Jack Haley's headshot

Jack Haley

Davey Lane
Jean Hersholt's headshot

Jean Hersholt

Prof. Heinrich
Helen Westley's headshot

Helen Westley

Aunt Sophie
John Carradine's headshot

John Carradine

Speakeasy Doorman

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