Syncopation (1929)

Director:

Bert Glennon

Writers:

Frances Agnew (adaptation), Paul S. Haschke (titles),

Stars:

Barbara Bennett, Bobby Watson, Ian Hunter

Cast

Cast overview:
Barbara Bennett	...	Fleurette
Bobby Watson	...	Benny
Ian Hunter	...	Winston
Morton Downey	...	Lew
Osgood Perkins	...	Hummel
Mackenzie Ward	...	Henry
Verree Teasdale	...	Rita
Dorothy Lee	...	Peggy
Leon Barte	...	Artino
Fred Waring	...	Himself

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

social class | nightclub | manhattan new york city | vaudeville | one word title | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 1929 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nöjenas gata

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Photophone System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Fred Waring established an archive for his recordings, films, and other items in the library at his alma mater, Penn State.

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Connections

Referenced in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical (2008)

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Soundtracks

"I'll Always Be in Love with You"
(uncredited)
Music by Sam H. Stept
Lyrics by Bud Green and Herman Ruby
Performed by Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians
Reprised by Morton Downey

User Reviews

You cant help but like Dorothy Lee and the music.

This rare film is a must to see if you are a Dorothy Lee fan. She was the last of the flappers and was adorable as Peggy. The story used in the film was plot number seven but 2 cute tunes make you forget that and Morton Downey's voice will blow the wax right out of your ears. News paper hats and army surplus cloths worn by Fred Waring's band will give you an idea of the budget provided for this film and I wont mention the dancing if you don't but its a piece of history I'm glad I didn't miss.