Alexander's Ragtime Band
“An American Cavalcade!”
Synopsis
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.
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Alexander's Ragtime Band - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-03
Top Cast
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Tyrone Power
Alexander - Roger Grant
Alice Faye
Stella Kirby
Don Ameche
Charlie Dwyer
Ethel Merman
Jerry Allen
Jack Haley
Davey Lane
Jean Hersholt
Prof. Heinrich
Helen Westley
Aunt Sophie
John Carradine
Speakeasy Doorman
Paul Hurst
Bill Mulligan
Wally Vernon
Wally Vernon
Ruth Terry
Ruby
Douglas Fowley
Snapper
Chick Chandler
Louie
Eddie Collins
Corporal Collins
Joseph Crehan
Stage Manager
Robert Gleckler
Eddie
Dixie Dunbar
Specialty
Joe King
Charles Dillingham
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti, Kathryn Scola
- Original Score
- Irving Berlin, Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Alexander's Ragtime Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Lamar Trotti, Kathryn Scola, Richard Sherman, Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin, Alfred Newman
J. Peverell Marley
Barbara McLean
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Barbara McLean
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Kathryn Scola
Screenplay
Irving Berlin
Original Music Composer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexander's Ragtime Band
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What is Alexander's Ragtime Band about?
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.
Who directed Alexander's Ragtime Band?
Alexander's Ragtime Band was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Alexander's Ragtime Band?
The principal cast of Alexander's Ragtime Band includes Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Ethel Merman, Jack Haley.
When was Alexander's Ragtime Band released and how long is it?
Alexander's Ragtime Band was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alexander's Ragtime Band?
Alexander's Ragtime Band had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Alexander's Ragtime Band?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alexander's Ragtime Band was composed by Irving Berlin, Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alexander's Ragtime Band?
Alexander's Ragtime Band holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).