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Alexander's Ragtime Band 1938 Directed by Henry King

An American Cavalcade!

Classical violinist Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with the band's singer, Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend and, when Roger returns home after the war, an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Music , Romance
Production Company 20th Century Fox
Budget $2,000,000
Revenue $4,000,000
Release Date 24 May 1938
106 mins
Cast
Tyrone Power Alexander - Roger Grant
Alice Faye Stella Kirby
Don Ameche Charlie Dwyer
Ethel Merman Jerry Allen
Jack Haley Davey Lane
Jean Hersholt Prof. Heinrich
Helen Westley Aunt Sophie
John Carradine Speakeasy Doorman
Paul Hurst Bill Mulligan
Wally Vernon Wally Vernon
Eddie Collins Corporal Collins
Joseph Crehan Stage Manager
Dixie Dunbar Specialty
Joe King Charles Dillingham
Charles Coleman Head Waiter
Jane Jones Trio Member
Otto Fries Trio Member
Mel Kalish Trio Member
Selmer Jackson Manager Radio Station
A.S. Byron Train Conductor (uncredited)
Lon Chaney Jr. Photographer
James Flavin Army Captain (uncredited)
Eddie Hall Man on Train (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor Officer in Army Show Audience (uncredited)
Marjorie Woodworth Baton Specialty (uncredited)
Jack Pennick Drill Sergeant