Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers(1977)
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers Synopsis
A short 1977 documentary about the originator of the ragtime rhythm.
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers (1977) is a documentary film directed by Amelia Anderson, released on January 1, 1977 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Eartha Kitt, Doug Sides, Carolyn Sides and Xavier Chatman.
- Director:
- Amelia Anderson
- Status:
- Released
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers (1977) Trailer
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Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eartha Kitt
as Narrator
- Doug Sides
Doug Sides
as Scott Joplin
- Carolyn Sides
Carolyn Sides
as Lottie Joplin
- Xavier Chatman
Xavier Chatman
as Conjurer
- Oliver Aubrey
Oliver Aubrey
as John Stark
Key crew
Directed by Amelia Anderson.
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Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers – Frequently Asked Questions
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Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers?
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The main cast of Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers (1977) includes Eartha Kitt, Doug Sides, Carolyn Sides, Xavier Chatman and Oliver Aubrey. The film was directed by Amelia Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers released?
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Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers was released on January 1, 1977 and runs for 15m.
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