3.102-King of Jazz with Matthew Brady

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film King of Jazz. I'm joined by Matthew Brady from the Warren Peace newsletter and we talk about the use of color in this film that sets it apart for many other films of the time, the relative success of various comedy bits throughout the film, and how many of the sequences throughout are reminiscent of the vaudeville days. You can watch King of Jazz online for yourself or pick up the Criterion release of the film, and be sure to check out Matthew's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:"Sinkin' in the Bathtub" directed by Hugh Harman and Rudolf IsingAll Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone"Africa" directed by Walter LantzHollywood Revue of 1929 directed by Charles F. ReisnerSingin' in the Rain directed by Stanley Donen and Eugene KellyThe Wizard of Oz directed by Victor FlemingDuck Soup directed by Leo McCareyBulldog Drummond directed by F. Richard JonesThe Love Parade directed by Ernst LubitschSally directed by John Francis DillonThe Vagabond King directed by Ludwig BergerOther referenced topics:Bewitched (series)All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque"Rhapsody in Blue" (song) by George GershwinReviews from A New Movie and The New York Times on WikipediaDanny Reid writing on pre-code.comNow You Has King of Jazz essay on The Criterion CollectionSupport the show