Syncopation
Directed by William DieterleCovering a quarter-century of American 'syncopated" music (Ragtime, Jazz, Swing, Blues, Boogie Woogie) from prior to WWI through prohibition, the stock market crash, the depression and the outbreak of WWII. A romance between singer Kit Latimer from New Orleans, and Johnny Schumacher, in which they share and argue over musical ideas ensues. Prior to the making of the film, RKO held a contest for the readers of 'The Saturday Evening Post" to vote on the musicians to make up the All-American Dance Band featured in the film; the magazine's readers chose, in the above-the-title listing: Charlie Barnet, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Jack Jenney. Gene Krupa, Alvino Rey, Joe Venuti, and singer Connee Boswell.
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Syncopation was released on May 22, 1942.
Syncopation was directed by William Dieterle.
Syncopation has a runtime of 88 min.
Syncopation was produced by William Dieterle.
The key characters in Syncopation are George Latimer (Adolphe Menjou), Johnny Schumacher (Jackie Cooper), Kit Latimer (Bonita Granville).
Syncopation is rated Not Rated.
Syncopation is a Comedy, History, Romance film.
Syncopation has an audience rating of 3.8 out of 10.