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King of Jazz 1930

Made in the early years of the movie musical, this lavish revue was one of Hollywood’s most extravagant and technically ambitious productions. It stars bandleader Paul Whiteman, then hailed as the “King of Jazz,” and borrows Broadway‑style sketches and orchestral numbers. Highlights include performances by the Rhythm Boys—featuring a young Bing Crosby—and other variety acts, all staged under veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.

Made in the early years of the movie musical, this lavish revue was one of Hollywood’s most extravagant and technically ambitious productions. It stars bandleader Paul Whiteman, then hailed as the “King of Jazz,” and borrows Broadway‑style sketches and orchestral numbers. Highlights include performances by the Rhythm Boys—featuring a young Bing Crosby—and other variety acts, all staged under veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of King of Jazz

Explore the complete cast of King of Jazz, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Desk Sergeant ('Springtime') / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Waiter ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Front End of Horse / Quartet Member ('Nellie')

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Trio Singer (as The Rhythm Boys)

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Emcee - Hungarian Version

Jack White

Jack White

Jack White

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

John Boles

John Boles

Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')

Carla Laemmle

Carla Laemmle

Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

Laura La Plante

Laura La Plante

Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'

Joan Marsh

Joan Marsh

Blonde ("A Bench in the Park") (uncredited)

Nell O'Day

Nell O'Day

Dancer

Charles Irwin

Charles Irwin

Himself, Announcer / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front')

Marcia Mae Jones

Marcia Mae Jones

Child ('Bridal Veil') (uncredited)

Kathryn Crawford

Kathryn Crawford

Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')

John Arledge

John Arledge

First Pianist at Giant Piano ('Rhapsody in Blue') / Quartet Member ('Nellie') (as Johnson Arledge)

Yola d'Avril

Yola d'Avril

Automobile Owner's Wife ("Springtime") / Marie ("All Noisy on the Eastern Front") (uncredited)

Stanley Smith

Stanley Smith

Bridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')

Jeanette Loff

Jeanette Loff

Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')

Al Norman

Al Norman

Rubber Legs Dancer ('Happy Feet')

Glenn Tryon

Glenn Tryon

Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband

William Kent

William Kent

General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')

George Chiles

George Chiles

Dancer ('It Happened in Monterey' / Vocalist 'A Bench in the Park' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')

Frank Leslie

Frank Leslie

Quartet Lead Singer ('Nellie')

Churchill Ross

Churchill Ross

Quartet Member ('Nellie')

Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier

Voodoo Dancer ("Rhapsody in Blue")

Marion Stattler

Marion Stattler

Specialty Dancer 'Ragamuffin Romeo' / 'Melting Pot'

Don Rose

Don Rose

Specialty Dancer 'Ragamuffin Romeo'

Bobbe Brox

Bobbe Brox

Bobbe (as The Brox Sisters)

Patricia Brox

Patricia Brox

Kathlyn (as The Brox Sisters)

Lorayne Brox

Lorayne Brox

Lorraine (as The Brox Sisters)

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King of Jazz Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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King of Jazz Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for King of Jazz across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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