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Syncopation

Syncopation

(1942)

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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  1. Director : William Dieterle
  2. Producer : William Dieterle
  3. Editor : John Sturges
  4. Cast : Adolphe Menjou,Jackie Cooper,Bonita Granville,George Bancroft,Todd Duncan,Connee Boswell,Ted North,Frank Jenks,Jessica Grayson,Mona Barrie,Lindy Wade,Peggy McIntyre,Charlie Barnet,Benny Goodman,Harry James,Jack Jenney,Gene Krupa,Alvino Rey,Joe Venuti,Robert Benchley,Walter Catlett,Walter Baldwin,Joe Brown Jr.,Maurice Cass,Charles Collins,Jeff Corey,Frank Darien,Joe Devlin,Eddie Dew,John Hamilton,Gordon Hart,Jerry Hausner,Hallene Hill,Frank McGlynn Sr.,Sidney Miller,Emory Parnell,Clinton Rosemond,Edwin Stanley,Sammy Stein,Leith Stevens,Rex Stewart,Lillian West,Thelma White

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Original TitleSyncopation

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1942-05-22

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 28m

Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures

Genres

  • Music
  • Romance
  • Drama

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