Syncopation (1942)
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This musical chronicles the history of jazz music and features many of the most popular musical acts from the early 1940s, including Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman. The story centers on a trumpet player who falls for a young woman with an equal passion for music. Unfortunately, the girl is still… More This musical chronicles the history of jazz music and features many of the most popular musical acts from the early 1940s, including Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman. The story centers on a trumpet player who falls for a young woman with an equal passion for music. Unfortunately, the girl is still grieving for her true-love whom she lost during the war. The trumpeter begins working to get the girl to trust her. He simultaneously tries to start a band. Songs include: "Goin' Up the River" (Dave Torbett, Leith Stevens), "You Made Me Love You" (Joseph McCarthy, James V. Monaco), "Only Worry for a Pillow," "Chicago Ragtime" (Stevens), "Under a Falling Star" (Rich Hall, Stevens, sung by Connie Boswell), and "Slave Market" (Hall Johnson). ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- William Dieterle
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 22, 1942 Wide
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Cast
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Adolphe Menjou
as George Latimer
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Jackie Cooper
as Johnnie
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Bonita Granville
as Kit Lodimer
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George Bancroft
as Mr. Porter
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Ted North
as Paul Porter
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Todd Duncan
as Rex Tearbone
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Connee Boswell
as Cafe Singer
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Frank Jenks
as Smiley Jackson
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Jessie Grayson
as Ella
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Mona Barrie
as Lillian
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Lindy Wade
as Paul Porter as a Child
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Peggy McIntyre
as Kit Latimer as a Child
- Benny Goodman
- The Hall Johnson Choir
- Harry James
- Gene Krupa
- Charlie Barnet
- Alvino Rey
- Joe Venuti
