Birth of Jazz (1932)

1932 · Animation · 6 min · dir. Manny Gould

• Animation

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Synopsis

Impressive early music synchronization with fevered visuals, 1930s-cartoony to the point of being camp. Classical themes: "Moonlight Sonata", "Poet and Peasant Overture". Popular themes: "Down Home Rag", "St. Louis Blues".

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Details

Director

Manny Gould

Released

1932-04-13

Running time

6 minutes

Cast & crew

• MManny Gould Director

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