Film

What Price Jazz

1934 · 17m

IMDb

6.2

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?

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

• Sam BaerwitzDirector

Release date

May 28, 1934

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

17m