Musical revue starring bandleader Paul Whiteman. Featuring sketches and performances from Bing Crosby, John Boles, Laura La Plante and Slim Summerville, the revue showcases the on-stage talent from the time, all under the leadership of Whiteman and his orchestra.
- Region Code:
- Region B
- Duration:
- 98 minutes
- Extras:
- Language(s): English, Interactive Menu, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Audio commentary with jazz and film critic Gary Giddins, music and cultural critic Gene Seymour and musician and bandleader Vince Giordano, Deleted Scenes, Interviews: Interview with musician Michael Feinstein, Introduction by critic Gary Giddins; Video essays by authors and archivists James Layton and David Pierce on the development and making of 'King of Jazz'; Short films: 'All Americans' (1929), 'I Know Everybody and Everybody's Racket' (1933); Two 'Oswald the Lucky Rabbit' cartoons from 1930 featuring music and animation from 'King of Jazz'