Jazz Classics : Golden Age of Jazz + Syncopation

Jazz Classics : Golden Age of Jazz + Syncopation (DVD) (*)

~~$27.99~~ $21.97

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
195 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1928-1942 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
William Dieterle

Actors:
Louis Armstrong ..... Self
Duke Ellington ..... Self
Billie Holiday ..... Self
Benny Goodman ..... Self
Cab Calloway ..... Self

Synopsis:

Restored using cutting-edge techniques, the images literally immerse us in the swing of the golden age of jazz. An essential for all amateurs who will enjoy more than 3 hours of images in the company of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, and many others ... Syncopation: 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.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 20 July, 2021.