What Price Jazz

What Price Jazz — Plot

In rhyme, a soapbox preacher, Mr. Blue Laws, enlists Mr. Public Opinion in the efforts of the Society for the Prevention of Jazz. Armed with an ax and a buckshot-shooting pistol, the two of them interrupt Ted Fiorito and his jazz orchestra (and showgirls). The lads head for the woods, where Ted convinces them to stand their ground. They're joined by their songstress who says it may be their last day on earth, so sing the blues for all they're worth. Then the dancers arrive to report they barely got away, and it's time for a final strut. Public Opinion brings a death sentence. Is there no appeal?

• Release date
• May 28, 1934
• Runtime
• 17 min
• Director
• Sam Baerwitz

What Price Jazz — Cast

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Ted Fio Rito Orchestra Leader George Irving Mr. Public Opinion Nelson McDowell Mr. Blue Laws Thelma White Singer Shirley Ross Singer Nina Mae McKinney Dancer