Alexander's Ragtime Band

Alexander's Ragtime Band

An American Cavalcade!

NR 1938 · 106 min · ★ 6.8 · Music, Drama, Romance

Classical violinist Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with the band's singer, Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend and, when Roger returns home after the war, an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.

Directed by Henry King · Written by Lamar Trotti

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Tyrone Power Alexander - Roger Grant
Alice Faye Stella Kirby
Don Ameche Charlie Dwyer
Ethel Merman Jerry Allen
Jack Haley Davey Lane
Jean Hersholt Prof. Heinrich
Helen Westley Aunt Sophie
John Carradine Speakeasy Doorman
Paul Hurst Bill Mulligan
Wally Vernon Wally Vernon
Ruth Terry Ruby
Douglas Fowley Snapper

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