What Price Jazz

Overview

In rhyme, a soapbox preacher, Mr. Blue Laws, enlists Mr. Public Opinion in the efforts of the Society for the Prevention of Jazz. Armed with an ax and a buckshot-shooting pistol, the two of them interrupt Ted Fiorito and his jazz orchestra (and showgirls). The lads head for the woods, where Ted convinces them to stand their ground. They're joined by their songstress who says it may be their last day on earth, so sing the blues for all they're worth. Then the dancers arrive to report they barely got away, and it's time for a final strut. Public Opinion brings a death sentence. Is there no appeal?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 28, 1934

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Ted Fio Rito,Shirley Ross,Nelson McDowell,Nina Mae McKinney,Thelma White,George Irving

Director

Sam Baerwitz

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0283681