(Syncopation)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Music,

Romance,

Drama

Runtime:

88 minutes

Year:

1942

Directors:

William Dieterle

Production companies:

RKO Radio Pictures

Actors:

George Latimer

Johnny Schumacher

Kit Latimer

Steve Porter

Rex Tearbone

Crews:

Director

Editor

Producer

Director of Photography

Music