Alexander's Ragtime Band

Overview

Classical violinist Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with the band's singer, Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend and, when Roger returns home after the war, an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 24, 1938

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

20th Century Fox

Cast

Tyrone Power,Alice Faye,Don Ameche,Ethel Merman,Jack Haley,Jean Hersholt,Helen Westley,John Carradine,Paul Hurst,Wally Vernonand 23 more

Director

Henry King

Writer

Lamar Trotti,Richard Sherman,Irving Berlin,Kathryn Scola

Cinematography

J. Peverell Marley

Music

Irving Berlin,Alfred Newman

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

$4,000,000

IMDb

tt0029852