In New Orleans, young Kit Latimer, who loves and plays the African-American music of the city, moves to Chicago with her architect father, George. Over the next several years, Kit discovers that the ragtime of her childhood has developed into jazz. Struggling coronet player Johnny Schumacher befriends Kit, who is arrested after her music incites a riot at a club. Upon release, the two form a band.

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Cast

Adolphe Menjou

George Latimer

Jackie Cooper

Johnny Schumacher

Bonita Granville

Kit Latimer

George Bancroft

Steve Porter

Todd Duncan

Rex Tearbone

Connee Boswell

Connee Boswell

Ted North

Paul Porter

Frank Jenks

Smiley Jackson

Mona Barrie

Lillian

Lindy Wade

Paul Porter - as a Child

Peggy McIntyre

Kit Latimer - as a Child

Charlie Barnet

Charlie Barnet