King of Jazz
1930 • Animation | Comedy
John Murray Anderson
Director
Harry Ruskin
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
April 20, 1930
Duration
98 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.5364
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$0
Overview
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
Slim Summerville
Kathryn Crawford
Carla Laemmle
Stanley Smith
Walter Brennan
Churchill Ross
John Arledge
Nell O'Day
Bing Crosby
Yola d'Avril
Marcia Mae Jones
Bela Lugosi
Joan Marsh
