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Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938) Rank 3 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938) a score of 2.8567 out of 4

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Fulvue Drive-in

Now this is a Musical classic to many and deservedly so, but despite the fact that the production values and craftsmanship endure, it otherwise adds up to more of a time capsule than a feature film. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at Fulvue Drive-in

Channel 4 Film

Set in 1915 Power stars as the aristocratic, musically precocious Roger Grant, who betrays his wealthy San Franciscan origins by opting for a career in popular (Ragtime) music instead of classical; he becomes a bandleader, falls for Faye, and really ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at Channel 4 Film

KQEK DVD Review (Mark R. Hasan)

Soundtrack producer and historian Ray Fiola, who restored the film's original score and musical numbers for a commercial CD release, is an excellent choice for commenting on the film's production history, giving generous attention to the careers of Berlin ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at KQEK DVD Review (Mark R. Hasan)

DVD Verdict (Bill Treadway)

Fox presents Alexander's Ragtime Band in a full-frame transfer that preserves the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio. Sadly, the transfer is not up to the usually high standards Fox has established with the Studio Classics series. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD Verdict (Bill Treadway)

digitallyOBSESSED.com (David Krauss)

Using the timeless Irving Berlin standard as a springboard, this nostalgic, tuneful love story chronicles the evolution of American music from its ragtime roots to full-blown swing. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (David Krauss)

MediaScreen.com

It stars resident 20th Century Fox heartthrob Tyrone Power as Berlin's alter ego, the suave bandleader "Alexander. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at MediaScreen.com

DVD MovieGuide

That atmosphere surrounds the pair, though it doesn't prevent band member Charlie Dwyer (Don Ameche) from falling for Stella. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD MovieGuide

DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)

t's just what it sounds like, folks, the kind of plot that serves as an excuse to string together an endless series of Irving Berlin hits. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)

DVD Fanatic (Sean Chavel)

Let's be straight-forward about this movie. There is no way that this movie is ever going to be remembered by future generations to come. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD Fanatic (Sean Chavel)

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