Syncopation(1942)
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Syncopation Synopsis
A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
Syncopation (1942) is a music, romance and drama film directed by William Dieterle, released on May 22, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville and George Bancroft. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dieterle
- Writers:
- Valentine Davies, Philip Yordan, Frank Cavett
- Producers:
- William Dieterle
- Cinematographer:
- J. Roy Hunt
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Syncopation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adolphe Menjou
as George Latimer
Jackie Cooper
as Johnny Schumacher
Bonita Granville
as Kit Latimer
George Bancroft
as Steve Porter
Todd Duncan
as Rex Tearbone
Connee Boswell
as Connee Boswell
Ted North
as Paul Porter
Frank Jenks
as Smiley Jackson
- Jessica Grayson
Jessica Grayson
as Ella Tearbone
Mona Barrie
as Lillian
Lindy Wade
as Paul Porter - as a Child
Peggy McIntyre
as Kit Latimer - as a Child
Key crew
Directed by William Dieterle, written by Valentine Davies, Philip Yordan and Frank Cavett, produced by William Dieterle.
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Syncopation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Syncopation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Syncopation online?
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Syncopation (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Syncopation?
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The main cast of Syncopation (1942) includes Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, George Bancroft and Todd Duncan. The film was directed by William Dieterle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Syncopation released?
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Syncopation was released on May 22, 1942 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Syncopation worth watching?
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Syncopation (1942) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.