Syncopation
“Presenting THE ALL-AMERICAN DANCE BAND...Selected from among Readers in the SATURDAY EVENING POST POLL”
Synopsis
In New Orleans, young Kit Latimer, who loves and plays the African-American music of the city, moves to Chicago with her architect father, George. Over the next several years, Kit discovers that the ragtime of her childhood has developed into jazz. Struggling coronet player Johnny Schumacher befriends Kit, who is arrested after her music incites a riot at a club. Upon release, the two form a band.
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Adolphe Menjou
George Latimer
Jackie Cooper
Johnny Schumacher
Bonita Granville
Kit Latimer
George Bancroft
Steve Porter
Todd Duncan
Rex Tearbone
Connee Boswell
Connee Boswell
Ted North
Paul Porter
Frank Jenks
Smiley Jackson
Jessica Grayson
Ella Tearbone
Mona Barrie
Lillian
Lindy Wade
Paul Porter - as a Child
Peggy McIntyre
Kit Latimer - as a Child
Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
Harry James
Harry James
Jack Jenney
Jack Jenney
Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa
Alvino Rey
Alvino Rey
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Yordan, Frank Cavett
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Syncopation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Philip Yordan, Frank Cavett, Valentine Davies
Leith Stevens
J. Roy Hunt
John Sturges
William Dieterle
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
John Sturges
Editor
William Dieterle
Producer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Philip Yordan
Screenplay
Frank Cavett
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Syncopation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Syncopation about?
In New Orleans, young Kit Latimer, who loves and plays the African-American music of the city, moves to Chicago with her architect father, George. Over the next several years, Kit discovers that the ragtime of her childhood has developed into jazz. Struggling coronet player Johnny Schumacher befriends Kit, who is arrested after her music incites a riot at a club. Upon release, the two form a band.
Who directed Syncopation?
Syncopation was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Syncopation?
The principal cast of Syncopation includes Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, George Bancroft, Todd Duncan.
When was Syncopation released and how long is it?
Syncopation was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Syncopation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Syncopation was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Syncopation?
Syncopation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).