Syncopation

Syncopation

1942
1h 28m
6.8

6.8/10

6 votes • View on IMDb
Music Romance Drama

"Presenting THE ALL-AMERICAN DANCE BAND...Selected from among Readers in the SATURDAY EVENING POST POLL"

Overview

In New Orleans, young Kit Latimer, who loves and plays the African-American music of the city, moves to Chicago with her architect father, George. Over the next several years, Kit discovers that the ragtime of her childhood has developed into jazz. Struggling coronet player Johnny Schumacher befriends Kit, who is arrested after her music incites a riot at a club. Upon release, the two form a band.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

chicago, illinois jazz musician world war i louisiana playing piano trumpet player

Quick Facts

Release Date May 22, 1942
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0035405

Cast

Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou

George Latimer

Jackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper

Johnny Schumacher

Bonita Granville
Bonita Granville

Kit Latimer

George Bancroft
George Bancroft

Steve Porter

Todd Duncan
Todd Duncan

Rex Tearbone

Connee Boswell
Connee Boswell

Connee Boswell

Ted North
Ted North

Paul Porter

Frank Jenks
Frank Jenks

Smiley Jackson

Jessica Grayson
Jessica Grayson

Ella Tearbone

Mona Barrie
Mona Barrie

Lillian

Lindy Wade
Lindy Wade

Paul Porter - as a Child

Peggy McIntyre
Peggy McIntyre

Kit Latimer - as a Child

Key Crew

William Dieterle
Director
William Dieterle
Producer
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Frank Cavett
Screenplay