Movie info

Synopsis

Covering 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.

  • Hits: 148
  • Date: 2019-07-03

Tech specs

  • 720.81 MB
  • 1280*720
  • English 2.0
  • Approved
  • Subtitles
  • 8-bit
  • 23.976 fps
  • 1 hr 16 min
  • P/S 23 / 6
  • 1.38 GB
  • 1920*1080
  • English 2.0
  • Approved
  • Subtitles
  • 8-bit
  • 23.976 fps
  • 1 hr 16 min
  • P/S 30 / 4