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.
Directed by William Dieterle
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Cast

Adolphe Menjou
George Latimer

Jackie Cooper
Johnny Schumacher

Bonita Granville
Kit Latimer

George Bancroft
Steve Porter

Todd Duncan
Rex Tearbone

Connee Boswell
Connee Boswell

Ted North
Paul Porter

Frank Jenks
Smiley Jackson
Jessica Grayson
Ella Tearbone

Mona Barrie
Lillian

Lindy Wade
Paul Porter - as a Child

Peggy McIntyre
Kit Latimer - as a Child

Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet

Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
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