Discover
overing a quarter-century of American 'syncopated" music (Ragtime, Jazz, Swing, Blues, Boogie Woogie) from prior to WWI through prohibition, the stock-market crash, the depression and the outbreak of WWII. A romance between singer Kit Latimer, from New Orleans, and Johnny Schumacher, in which they share and argue over musical ideas ensues.
Original Release
05/22/1942
US Release
05/22/1942
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Adolphe Menjou | George Latimer |
| George Bancroft | Steve Porter |
| Todd Duncan | Rex Tearbone |
| Connee Boswell | Connee Boswell |
| Ted North | Paul Porter |
| Frank Jenks | Smiley Jackson |
| Jessica Grayson | Ella Tearbone (as Jessie Grayson) / Ella Tearbone |
| Mona Barrie | Lillian |
| Lindy Wade | Paul Porter - as a Child |
| Peggy McIntyre | Kit Latimer - as a Child |
Directors
Writers
Philip Yordan, Frank Cavett, Valentine Davies
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Adolphe Menjou | George Latimer |
| George Bancroft | Steve Porter |
| Todd Duncan | Rex Tearbone |
| Connee Boswell | Connee Boswell |
| Ted North | Paul Porter |
| Frank Jenks | Smiley Jackson |
| Jessica Grayson | Ella Tearbone (as Jessie Grayson) / Ella Tearbone |
| Mona Barrie | Lillian |
| Lindy Wade | Paul Porter - as a Child |
| Peggy McIntyre | Kit Latimer - as a Child |
| Jackie Cooper | Johnny Schumacher |
| Bonita Granville | Kit Latimer |
| Charlie Barnet | Charlie Barnet |
| Benny Goodman | Benny Goodman |
| Harry James | Harry James |
| Jack Jenney | Jack Jenney |
| Gene Krupa | Gene Krupa |
| Alvino Rey | Alvino Rey |
| Joe Venuti | Joe Venuti |
| Hall Johnson Choir | Vocal Ensemble |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Dieterle | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Syncopation
