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  • Syncopation (1942)
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    88 min | Comedy, History, Music
Syncopation (1942)
Approved
88 min | Comedy, History, Music

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 ...See moreCovering 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. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
Philip Yordan (screen play by) | Frank Cavett (screen play by) | Valentine Davies (from an original story "The Band Played On" by)
Producer
William Dieterle (produced by)
Cinematographer
Editor
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Status
Edit Released
Updated May 22, 1942

Release date
May 22, 1942 (United States)

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Cast

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88 cast members
Name Known for
Adolphe Menjou
George Latimer George Latimer   See fewer
George Bancroft
Mr. Porter Mr. Porter   See fewer
Todd Duncan
Rex Tearbone Rex Tearbone   See fewer
Connee Boswell
Cafe Singer Cafe Singer   See fewer
Ted North
Paul Porter Paul Porter   See fewer
Frank Jenks
Smiley Jackson Smiley Jackson   See fewer
Jessica Grayson
Ella (as Jessie Grayson) Ella (as Jessie Grayson)   See fewer
Mona Barrie
Lillian Lillian   See fewer
Lindy Wade
Paul Porter as a Child Paul Porter as a Child   See fewer
Peggy McIntire
Kit Latimer as a Child (as Peggy McIntyre) Kit Latimer as a Child (as Peggy McIntyre)   See fewer
Jackie Cooper
Johnny Johnny   See fewer
Bonita Granville
Kit Latimer Kit Latimer   See fewer
Charlie Barnet
The All American Dance Band - Charlie Barnet The All American Dance Band - Charlie Barnet   See fewer
Benny Goodman
The All American Dance Band - Benny Goodman The All American Dance Band - Benny Goodman   See fewer
Harry James
The All American Dance Band - Harry James The All American Dance Band - Harry James   See fewer
Jack Jenney
The All American Dance Band - Jack Jenney (as Jack Jenny) The All American Dance Band - Jack Jenney (as Jack Jenny)   See fewer
Gene Krupa
The All American Dance Band - Gene Krupa The All American Dance Band - Gene Krupa   See fewer
Alvino Rey
The All American Dance Band - Alvino Rey The All American Dance Band - Alvino Rey   See fewer
Joe Venuti
The All American Dance Band - Joe Venuti The All American Dance Band - Joe Venuti   See fewer
Hall Johnson Choir
Vocal Ensemble Vocal Ensemble   See fewer
Louis Adlon
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Armando & Lita
Specialty Dance Act (uncredited) Specialty Dance Act (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Audley
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Baldwin
Tom Jones (uncredited) Tom Jones (uncredited)   See fewer
Martha Bamattre
Polish Woman (uncredited) Polish Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Reginald Barlow
Hobo Reading Paper (uncredited) Hobo Reading Paper (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Benchley
Doakes (uncredited) Doakes (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph E. Bernard
Page Boy (uncredited) Page Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Nina Borget
Jury Woman (uncredited) Jury Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Hazel Boyne
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Brown Jr.
Bill (uncredited) Bill (uncredited)   See fewer
Sonny Bupp
Newsboy (uncredited) Newsboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Maurice Cass
Archibald Travers (uncredited) Archibald Travers (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Catlett
Spelvin (uncredited) Spelvin (uncredited)   See fewer
James Clemens
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Collins
Fred Freddy (uncredited) Fred Freddy (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeff Corey
Kit's Attorney (uncredited) Kit's Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Darien
Court Bailiff (uncredited) Court Bailiff (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Devlin
House Detective (uncredited) House Detective (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Dew
Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited)   See fewer
Dudley Dickerson
Musician (uncredited) Musician (uncredited)   See fewer
Mimi Doyle
Jackson's Secretary (uncredited) Jackson's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Dudley
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Dunn
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Flynn
Army Officer (uncredited) Army Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Gus Glassmire
Floor Walker (uncredited) Floor Walker (uncredited)   See fewer
Jesse Graves
Churchgoer (uncredited) Churchgoer (uncredited)   See fewer
John Hamilton
Mr. Ames (uncredited) Mr. Ames (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Hart
Military Policeman (uncredited) Military Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Gordon Hart
Eddie (uncredited) Eddie (uncredited)   See fewer
Jerry Hausner
Cockeye (uncredited) Cockeye (uncredited)   See fewer
Hallene Hill
Salvation Army Worker (uncredited) Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)   See fewer
Earle Hodgins
Slave Auctioneer (uncredited) Slave Auctioneer (uncredited)   See fewer
Dolly Jarvis
Potter's Girl (uncredited) Potter's Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Hollis Jewell
Young Hobo (uncredited) Young Hobo (uncredited)   See fewer
Effie Laird
Woman in Bookstore (uncredited) Woman in Bookstore (uncredited)   See fewer
William Lally
Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Sherrill Luke
Reggie's Friend (uncredited) Reggie's Friend (uncredited)   See fewer
Francisco Marán
Mario (uncredited) Mario (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Simon Goodwill (uncredited) Simon Goodwill (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert McKenzie
Bartender at Party (uncredited) Bartender at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Gertrude Messinger
Bride (uncredited) Bride (uncredited)   See fewer
Sidney Miller
Herbert (uncredited) Herbert (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Mills
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles R. Moore
Basin Street Denizen (uncredited) Basin Street Denizen (uncredited)   See fewer
William J. O'Brien
Singing Hobo (uncredited) Singing Hobo (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank O'Connor
Railroad Conductor (uncredited) Railroad Conductor (uncredited)   See fewer
Spec O'Donnell
Messenger Boy (uncredited) Messenger Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Emory Parnell
Judge (uncredited) Judge (uncredited)   See fewer
Jane Patten
Girl in Canteen (uncredited) Girl in Canteen (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Paxton
Joe (uncredited) Joe (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Quinn
Man in Guard House (uncredited) Man in Guard House (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Reed
Drunk Dancer (uncredited) Drunk Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Dewey Robinson
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Clinton Rosemond
Professor Topeka (uncredited) Professor Topeka (uncredited)   See fewer
Mickey Simpson
Policeman at Country Club (uncredited) Policeman at Country Club (uncredited)   See fewer
Edwin Stanley
Goodwill's Attorney (uncredited) Goodwill's Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Stebbins
Page Boy (uncredited) Page Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Sammy Stein
Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited)   See fewer
Leith Stevens
Ted Browning (uncredited) Ted Browning (uncredited)   See fewer
Rex Stewart
King Jeffers (uncredited) King Jeffers (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sullivan
Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited)   See fewer
Ken Terrell
Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited)   See fewer
John Tettener
Salvation Army Worker (uncredited) Salvation Army Worker (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Thompson
Young Reggie (uncredited) Young Reggie (uncredited)   See fewer
Max Wagner
Gangster (uncredited) Gangster (uncredited)   See fewer
Lillian West
Ames' Secretary (uncredited) Ames' Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Thelma White
Singer on Piano at Party (uncredited) Singer on Piano at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
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