King of Jazz 1930

Synopsis

A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early sound-era “all-star” musical productions.

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Cast

• Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman
• John Boles Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
• Jeanie Lang Vocalist ('I'd Like To Do Things For You' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')
• Laura La Plante Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'
• Jeanette Loff Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
• Glenn Tryon Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
• William Kent General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
• Slim Summerville Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
• Kathryn Crawford Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')
• Carla Laemmle Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

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