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Syncopation
6.8/10
May 22, 1942
88 minutes
William Dieterle
Music
Romance
Drama
Overview
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.
Movie Details
Release Date
May 22, 1942
Runtime
88 minutes
Director
William Dieterle
Rating
6.8/10
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
