Ragtime
“"A classic 'who dunnit' movie"”
Synopsis
Club pianist Ted Mason writes a love song for Beth Barton. A rival named Goldie steals the song for her husband, Steve, to publish. Beth faces unfair blame from her friends and teacher because of the popular song. Ted proves he wrote it by creating an even better song, exposing the theft, and winning Beth back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Pembroke
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph A. Mitchell, George Dromgold, Jean Plannette
- Original Title
- Ragtime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- James Ormont Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Pembroke
Joseph A. Mitchell, George Dromgold, Jean Plannette
Ernest Miller, Ted Tetzlaff
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Pembroke
Director
George Dromgold
Writer
Jean Plannette
Writer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ragtime
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What is Ragtime about?
Club pianist Ted Mason writes a love song for Beth Barton. A rival named Goldie steals the song for her husband, Steve, to publish. Beth faces unfair blame from her friends and teacher because of the popular song. Ted proves he wrote it by creating an even better song, exposing the theft, and winning Beth back.
Who directed Ragtime?
Ragtime was directed by Scott Pembroke.
Who stars in Ragtime?
The principal cast of Ragtime includes John Bowers, Marguerite De La Motte, Robert Ellis, Rose Dione, William H. Strauss.
When was Ragtime released and how long is it?
Ragtime was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.