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1930

King of Jazz

Directed by John Murray Anderson
A NEW ERA in sound and color entertainment!

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.

Duration

1h 38m

Released

April 20, 1930

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Cast30

  • Paul Whiteman
  • John Boles
  • Laura La Plante
  • Jeanette Loff
  • Glenn Tryon
  • William Kent
  • Slim Summerville
  • Kathryn Crawford
  • Carla Laemmle

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