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King of Jazz (1930)

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.

  • Animation
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Paul WhitemanPaul WhitemanPaul Whiteman
  • Photo of John BolesJohn BolesVocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
  • Photo of Laura La PlanteLaura La PlanteEditor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'
  • Photo of Jeanette LoffJeanette LoffVocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
  • Photo of Glenn TryonGlenn TryonExecutive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
  • Photo of William KentWilliam KentGeneral ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
  • Photo of Slim SummervilleSlim SummervilleAutomobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
  • Photo of Kathryn CrawfordKathryn CrawfordFourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')
  • Photo of Carla LaemmleCarla LaemmleChorine (as Beth Laemmle)
  • Photo of Stanley SmithStanley SmithBridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')

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