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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Animation,

Music

Duration:

100 minutes

Year:

1930

Director:

John Murray Anderson

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Company:

Universal Pictures

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

Crew:

Additional Music

Assistant Art Director

Recording Supervision

Songs

Still Photographer