King of Jazz - 1930

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.

98min

1930

Released

0.0/10

6.7/10

Cast

Paul WhitemanPaul Whiteman

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

Laura La PlanteEditor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'

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

Glenn TryonExecutive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband

Slim SummervilleAutomobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles

Kathryn CrawfordFourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')

Carla LaemmleChorine (as Beth Laemmle)

Stanley SmithBridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')

Charles IrwinHimself, Announcer / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front')

Walter BrennanDesk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Front End of Horse / Quartet Member ('Nellie')