Syncopation (1942)
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A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
Director: William Dieterle
Genre: Music, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: May 22, 1942
Cast
- Adolphe Menjou - George Latimer
- Jackie Cooper - Johnny Schumacher
- Bonita Granville - Kit Latimer
- George Bancroft - Steve Porter
- Todd Duncan - Rex Tearbone
- Connee Boswell - Connee Boswell
- Ted North - Paul Porter
- Frank Jenks - Smiley Jackson
- Jessica Grayson - Ella Tearbone
- Mona Barrie - Lillian
Screenplay
- Valentine Davies (Story)
- Philip Yordan (Screenplay)
- Frank Cavett (Screenplay)
Music: Leith Stevens
Cinematography: J. Roy Hunt
Editing: John Sturges
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Jazz Club: Improvisation and the Soul's Voice, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe, Jazz and Blues Soul, Jazz and Blues Soul
Keywords
chicago, illinois, jazz, musician, world war i, louisiana, playing piano, trumpet player
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Syncopation about?
- A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
- Who directed Syncopation?
- Syncopation was directed by William Dieterle.
- Who stars in Syncopation?
- Syncopation stars Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, George Bancroft, Todd Duncan, Connee Boswell.
- How long is Syncopation?
- Syncopation has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Syncopation?
- Syncopation is a Music, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Syncopation produced?
- Syncopation was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Syncopation?
- The themes of Syncopation include: Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Jazz Club: Improvisation and the Soul's Voice, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe, Jazz and Blues Soul, Jazz and Blues Soul.