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Syncopation
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Syncopation

1942-05-22 · 88 min · ★ 6.8

Music · Romance · Drama

In New Orleans, young Kit Latimer, who loves and plays the African-American music of the city, moves to Chicago with her architect father, George. Over the next several years, Kit discovers that the ragtime of her childhood has developed into jazz. Struggling coronet player Johnny Schumacher befriends Kit, who is arrested after her music incites a riot at a club. Upon release, the two form a band.

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Directors
William Dieterle
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouGeorge Latimer
Jackie CooperJackie CooperJohnny Schumacher
Bonita GranvilleBonita GranvilleKit Latimer
George BancroftGeorge BancroftSteve Porter
Todd DuncanTodd DuncanRex Tearbone
Connee BoswellConnee BoswellConnee Boswell
Ted NorthTed NorthPaul Porter
Frank JenksFrank JenksSmiley Jackson
Jessica GraysonElla Tearbone
Mona BarrieMona BarrieLillian
Lindy WadeLindy WadePaul Porter - as a Child
Peggy McIntyrePeggy McIntyreKit Latimer - as a Child
Charlie BarnetCharlie BarnetCharlie Barnet
Benny GoodmanBenny GoodmanBenny Goodman
Harry JamesHarry JamesHarry James
Jack JenneyJack Jenney
Gene KrupaGene KrupaGene Krupa
Alvino ReyAlvino Rey
Joe VenutiJoe Venuti
Robert BenchleyRobert BenchleyDoakes (scenes deleted)

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