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King of Jazz

The 1932 musical film "Sidewalks of New York" features Paul Whiteman and his Jazz orchestra in a vibrant and energetic performance, showcasing the vibrant sounds of the American jazz scene during the pre-Code era.

Main Cast

Paul WhitemanPaul WhitemanPaul Whiteman
John BolesJohn BolesVocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
Laura La PlanteLaura La PlanteEditor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'
Jeanette LoffJeanette LoffVocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
Glenn TryonGlenn TryonExecutive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
William KentWilliam KentGeneral ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Voc...
Slim SummervilleSlim SummervilleAutomobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
Kathryn CrawfordKathryn CrawfordFourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')
Carla LaemmleCarla LaemmleChorine (as Beth Laemmle)
Stanley SmithStanley SmithBridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanDesk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Front End o...
Churchill RossChurchill RossQuartet Member ('Nellie')
John ArledgeJohn ArledgeFirst Pianist at Giant Piano ('Rhapsody in Blue') / Quartet Member ('Nellie') (as Johnson Arledge)
Jacques CartierJacques CartierVoodoo Dancer ("Rhapsody in Blue")
Nell O'DayNell O'DayDancer
Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyTrio Singer (as The Rhythm Boys)
Yola d'AvrilYola d'AvrilAutomobile Owner's Wife ("Springtime") / Marie ("All Noisy on the Eastern Front") (uncredited)
Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesChild ('Bridal Veil') (uncredited)
Bela LugosiBela LugosiEmcee - Hungarian Version
Joan MarshJoan MarshBlonde ("A Bench in the Park") (uncredited)
Harry BarrisHarry BarrisOne of the Rhythm Boys

Appearances

Charles IrwinCharles Irwin

Creators

John Murray AndersonJohn Murray AndersonDirector
Harry RuskinHarry RuskinWriter

King of Jazz Videos

Michael Feinstein on KING OF JAZZ and Paul Whiteman

Michael Feinstein on KING OF JAZZ and Paul Whiteman

Theatrical Trailer King Of Jazz 1930 Restored Full HD

Theatrical Trailer King Of Jazz 1930 Restored Full HD

King Of Jazz (1930) Restored Technicolor Sequence

King Of Jazz (1930) Restored Technicolor Sequence

Info about King of Jazz

Studio(s): Universal Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Apr 20, 1930

Production Country: United States

Budget: $2,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Musical

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