

King of Jazz
1930, English. Directed by John Murray Anderson.
A NEW ERA in sound and color entertainment!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch King of Jazz
King of Jazz is streaming on fuboTV and TCM in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- John Murray AndersonDirector
- Paul WhitemanPaul Whiteman
- John BolesVocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey')
- Jeanie LangVocalist ('I'd Like To Do Things For You' / 'Ragamuffin Romeo')
- Laura La PlanteEditor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie'
- Jeanette LoffVocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
- Glenn TryonExecutive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband
- William KentGeneral ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You')
- Slim SummervilleAutomobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
- Kathryn CrawfordFourth Reporter ('Ladies of the Press')
- Carla LaemmleChorine (as Beth Laemmle)
- Stanley SmithBridegroom ('Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park')
- Charles IrwinHimself, Announcer / Soldier ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front')
Details
- Released
- 20 April 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Ruskin
- Budget
- $2M
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King of Jazz: quick answers
Is King of Jazz worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King of Jazz?
King of Jazz runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does King of Jazz have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King of Jazz. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King of Jazz parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is King of Jazz on?
King of Jazz is streaming on fuboTV and TCM in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like King of Jazz?
If you liked King of Jazz, try Suburbia, Dave Chappelle's Block Party, Matangi / Maya / M.I.A..
Who directed King of Jazz?
King of Jazz (1930) was directed by John Murray Anderson and stars Paul Whiteman, John Boles, Jeanie Lang.