Der Jazzkönig (1930): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, Der Jazzkönig is a komödie, animation and musik film directed by John Murray Anderson, running about 98 minutes. “A NEW ERA in sound and color entertainment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.
Who’s in it. Der Jazzkönig stars Paul Whiteman as Paul Whiteman, John Boles as Vocalist ('Song of the Dawn' / 'It Happened in Monterey'), Laura La Plante as Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie' and Jeanette Loff as Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park'), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Der Jazzkönig has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Jazzkönig page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Jazzkönig tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Jazzkönig (1930)?
- In USA, Der Jazzkönig is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Jazzkönig worth watching?
- Der Jazzkönig holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, animation and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Jazzkönig?
- Der Jazzkönig stars Paul Whiteman, John Boles, Laura La Plante, Jeanette Loff and Glenn Tryon.
- When was Der Jazzkönig released?
- Der Jazzkönig was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.