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King of Jazz

1930·Movie·100 min·★ 6.4(40)

“A NEW ERA in sound and color entertainment!”

A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early sound-era “all-star” musical productions.

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Where to watch King of Jazz in United States

Can I watch King of Jazz in United States? Yes — you can stream King of Jazz in United States on fuboTV, Hoopla, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Where is King of Jazz streaming around the world?

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About King of Jazz

King of Jazz is a 1930 English-language music film directed by John Murray Anderson. The cast is led by Paul Whiteman, John Boles, Jeanie Lang. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Hoopla, Fawesome.

King of Jazz was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 20, 1930.

Director
John Murray Anderson
Writers
Harry Ruskin
Release date
April 20, 1930
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Production
Universal Pictures
#dance#sketch comedy#pre-code#big band

King of Jazz cast & crew

King of Jazz was directed by John Murray Anderson and written by Harry Ruskin.

The cast features Paul Whiteman as Paul Whiteman, John Boles as Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey'), Jeanie Lang as Vocalist ('I'd Like To Do Things For You' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo'), Laura La Plante as Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie', Jeanette Loff as Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park'), and Glenn Tryon as Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Hal Mohr and it was produced by Carl Laemmle Jr..

Is King of Jazz worth watching?

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy music, King of Jazz is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch King of Jazz

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Cast of King of Jazz

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

John Boles

John Boles

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

Jeanie Lang

Jeanie Lang

Vocalist ('I'd Like To Do Things For You' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')

Laura La Plante

Laura La Plante

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

Jeanette Loff

Jeanette Loff

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

Glenn Tryon

Glenn Tryon

Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband

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William Kent

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

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

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

Kathryn Crawford

Kathryn Crawford

Fourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')

Carla Laemmle

Carla Laemmle

Chorine (as Beth Laemmle)

Stanley Smith

Stanley Smith

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

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Charles Irwin

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

King of Jazz — FAQs

▸Where can I watch King of Jazz in United States?

King of Jazz is streaming on fuboTV, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.

▸Is King of Jazz on fuboTV?

Yes — King of Jazz is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

▸What language is King of Jazz in?

King of Jazz is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is King of Jazz?

King of Jazz runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

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