This revue presents its numbers around the orchestra leader Paul Whiteman, besides that it shows in it's final number that the European popular music are the roots of American popular music, called Jazz. ... more about King of Jazz
The rise and rise of the Fabulous Dorsey brothers is charted in this whymsical step down memory lane, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey play themselves in this vehicle for their excellent music. ... more about Fabulous Dorseys
This entry in Universal's "Person-Oddity" series of shorts (production number 1375)drops in on retired band leader Paul Whiteman at his 700-acre Walking Horse Farm in Rosemont, New Jersey. ... more about Person-Oddity Series: Rural Rhapsody
Composer George Gershwin is driven by his need to succeed. Unfortunately his drive destroys his romantic relationships with singer Julie Adams, who is desperately in love with him, and aloof socialite Christine Gilbert. ... more about Rhapsody in Blue
Eddie Lambert leads the tour; Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Joan Crawford return from their honeymoon trip; Carl Laemmle, Jr. ... more about Screen Snapshots Series 9
Jimmy Connors and his girl-friend want to take part in Paul Whiteman's highschool's band contest, but they cannot afford the fare. ... more about Strike Up the Band
Entertainers enter a political rally to get out of the rain and become part of the show. One of them (Powell) gives a speech in place of the besotted candidate (Walburn) and is chosen to be the candidate by backers he later exposes as crooks. ... more about Thanks a Million