| King Of Jazz | |||||
| Universal Pictures (1930) | |||||
| Animation, Comedy, Musical | |||||
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| Paul Whiteman | Self | |
| John Boles | Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' | |
| Laura La Plante | Editor ('Ladies of the Press') | |
| Jeanette Loff | Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' | |
| Glenn Tryon | Executive ('In Conference') | |
| William Kent | General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') | |
| Slim Summerville | Automobile Owner ('Springtime') | |
| The Rhythm Boys | Vocal Group | |
| Harry Barris | One of the Rhythm Boys | |
| Bing Crosby | One of the Rhythm Boys | |
| Al Rinker | One of the Rhythm Boys | |
| Kathryn Crawford | Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press') | |
| Carla Laemmle | Chorine | |
| Stanley Smith | Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' | |
| George Chiles | Dancer ('It Happened in Monterey' |
| Director |
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| Producer |
Carl Laemmle Jr.
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| Writer |
Harry Ruskin
Edward T. Lowe Jr. |
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| Cinematography |
Jerome Ash
Hal Mohr |
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| Musician |
Alfonso Corelli
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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. |
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