King of Jazz 1930
King of Jazz
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 10 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Paul Whiteman
... Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
... Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'
... Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
... Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
WK
William Kent... General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple'
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Release Date:
Apr 20, 1930 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 38`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
King of Jazz
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
RR
Robert Ross... Assistant Director
Cast
... Paul Whiteman
... Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
... Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'
... Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
... Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
WK
William Kent... General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple'
... Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
... Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')
... Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)
... Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
... Himself, Announcer / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front')
... Dancer ('It Happened in Monterey' / Vocalist 'A Bench in the Park' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')
JW
Jack White... Jack White
FL
Frank Leslie... Quartet Lead Singer ('Nellie')
... Desk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore
... Quartet Member ('Nellie')
... First Pianist at Giant Piano ('Rhapsody in Blue') / Quartet Member ('Nellie') (as Johnson Arledge)
AN
Al Norman... Rubber Legs Dancer ('Happy Feet')
... Voodoo Dancer ("Rhapsody in Blue")
... Dancer
Produced By
... Producer