King of Jazz

Plot Summary

A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early sound-era “all-star” musical productions.

Top Cast

Paul Whiteman Paul Whiteman

John Boles Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')

Jeanie Lang Vocalist ('I'd Like To Do Things For You' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')

Laura La Plante Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'

Jeanette Loff Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')