What Price Jazz (1934)

Poster for What Price Jazz

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Sam Baerwitz
  • Profile picture of George Irving
    Mr. Public Opinion George Irving
  • Profile picture of Nelson McDowell
    Mr. Blue Laws Nelson McDowell
  • Profile picture of Thelma White
    Singer Thelma White
  • Profile picture of Shirley Ross
    Singer Shirley Ross
  • Profile picture of Nina Mae McKinney
    Dancer Nina Mae McKinney

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