King of Jazz
Release Date: 1930-04-20
Rating : 6.23/10
Duration : 98 minutes
Genres : Animation, Comedy, Music
Director : John Murray Anderson
Writer : Harry Ruskin
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.
Cast
Paul Whiteman
John Boles
Laura La Plante
Jeanette Loff
Glenn Tryon
William Kent