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Short music comedy

Syncopated City (1934): Cast

Syncopated City (1934) movie poster

Syncopated City is a 1934 short music comedy directed by Roy Mack, starring Dorothy Dare as Hal’s Assistant/The New Mayor, George Watts and Jimmie Lucas. It runs 20 minutes.

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Syncopated City (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Roy Mack
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Syncopated City About?

The premise of Syncopated City without spoilers.

Hal and a theater manager notice crowds gathering to watch a building excavation as a spectacle. Inspired, they propose that city workers put on performances for the public, hiring a tax collector who breaks into song. Their idea wins favor, and Hal is appointed assistant to the Mayor.

Syncopated City Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • mayor
  • nightclub
  • reference to al jolson
  • back taxes
  • playing cards
  • ambulance
  • fire department
  • broadway brevity
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Syncopated City Cast & Characters

Dorothy Dare leads the cast as Hal’s Assistant/The New Mayor, with George Watts as The Mayor and Jimmie Lucas as Man in Ambulance. Directed by Roy Mack; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Roy Mack

More films directed by Roy Mack: Hillbilly Blitzkrieg, Double or Nothing, Frances Carroll & ‘The Coquettes’ and One for the Book.

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Syncopated City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Syncopated City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Syncopated City?

Syncopated City runs 20 minutes.

When was Syncopated City released?

Syncopated City was released on September 1, 1934.

Who directed Syncopated City?

Syncopated City was directed by Roy Mack.

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Who is in the cast of Syncopated City?

Syncopated City stars Dorothy Dare as Hal’s Assistant/The New Mayor, George Watts as The Mayor and Jimmie Lucas as Man in Ambulance, among 5 credited actors.

Does Syncopated City have a post-credit scene?

No. Syncopated City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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