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What Price Jazz

May 28, 1934 · 17m
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In rhyme, a soapbox preacher, Mr. Blue Laws, enlists Mr. Public Opinion in the efforts of the Society for the Prevention of Jazz. Armed with an ax and a buckshot-shooting pistol, the two of them interrupt Ted Fiorito and his jazz orchestra (and showgirls). The lads head for the woods, where Ted convinces them to stand their ground. They're joined by their songstress who says it may be their last day on earth, so sing the blues for all they're worth. Then the dancers arrive to report they barely got away, and it's time for a final strut. Public Opinion brings a death sentence. Is there no appeal?

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CAST

Ted Fio Rito
Orchestra Leader
George Irving
Mr. Public Opinion
Nelson McDowell
Mr. Blue Laws
Thelma White
Singer
Shirley Ross
Singer
Nina Mae McKinney
Dancer
Directed by Sam Baerwitz

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Country
US
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