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Whether you're a big band buff, an early talkie buff, a Bing Crosby buff, or just looking solid entertainment, THE KING OF JAZZ is a wonderful film on all counts. TKOJ is a rare look at a surviving early talkie filmed in the two-strip Technicolor process. The various reels were obviously pieced together from several sources, some sequences being in pristine condition, others being worn. MCA deserves a lot of credit for restoring this masterpiece even though some material is missing (more on that later). On the talent side, TKOJ proves why Paul Whiteman enjoyed such great popularity in the 20s and 30s, and why he remained personally popular long after he folded his band in 1940… Read more
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