The Land of Jazz
“A screaming film tonic of soul kisses and shaking shimmies. If you never laughed in your life before, you've got a howl coming in the land of Jazz.”
Synopsis
Nina, engaged to a French captain, and Nancy, engaged to a doctor who runs an insane asylum on an island, are friends. When the doctor catches Nancy kissing the captain, known for kisses with a "heavenly kick," he breaks the engagement. In an effort to win back the doctor for Nancy, Nina pretends to be a bit "off" and becomes an inmate of the sanitarium.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Furthman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman
- Original Title
- The Land of Jazz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Furthman
Jules Furthman, Barbara La Marr
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Furthman
Director
Jules Furthman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land of Jazz
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What is The Land of Jazz about?
Nina, engaged to a French captain, and Nancy, engaged to a doctor who runs an insane asylum on an island, are friends. When the doctor catches Nancy kissing the captain, known for kisses with a "heavenly kick," he breaks the engagement. In an effort to win back the doctor for Nancy, Nina pretends to be a bit "off" and becomes an inmate of the sanitarium.
Who directed The Land of Jazz?
The Land of Jazz was directed by Jules Furthman.
Who stars in The Land of Jazz?
The principal cast of The Land of Jazz includes Eileen Percy, Ruth Stonehouse, Herbert Heyes, George Fisher, Franklyn Farnum.
When was The Land of Jazz released and how long is it?
The Land of Jazz was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Land of Jazz?
The Land of Jazz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).