⭐ King of Jazz (1930) Full Movie | Classic Pre-Code Color Musical | Paul Whiteman

King of Jazz is a landmark American musical revue released in 1930 and produced by Universal Pictures. Directed by John Murray Anderson, the film stars bandleader Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, along with early appearances by Bing Crosby and the Rhythm Boys. King of Jazz is celebrated as one of the earliest large scale color musical films of the sound era.

Presented as a lavish musical revue rather than a traditional narrative, King of Jazz features elaborate set pieces, comedy sketches, animated sequences, and jazz performances that showcase the popular music and entertainment style of late 1920s America. The film is especially notable for its use of early two color Technicolor, making it a visually striking example of early Hollywood color filmmaking.

Often cited as one of the most ambitious musicals of its era, King of Jazz reflects Hollywood’s transition from silent films to sound and stands as an important time capsule of early jazz influenced popular music. Paul Whiteman, known at the time as the “King of Jazz,” was one of the most influential musicians of the period, helping to bring jazz and orchestral music to mainstream audiences.

As a film released in 1930, King of Jazz (1930) entered the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2026, making it legal to watch, share, and preserve. This presentation is brought to you by Cult Classic Cinema Archive, a channel dedicated to preserving classic films, historic musicals, and culturally significant public domain cinema.

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00:00 – Opening Titles & Universal Logo
02:10 – Introduction to Paul Whiteman and Orchestra
05:30 – Musical Revue Begins
10:05 – Early Jazz Orchestral Performance
15:20 – Comedy Sketch Sequence
20:45 – Rhythm Boys Musical Number (Bing Crosby)
26:30 – Technicolor Fantasy Segment
33:10 – Dance Ensemble & Visual Spectacle
40:00 – Orchestral Jazz Showcase
46:25 – Animated Interlude
52:40 – Comedy and Variety Acts
58:30 – Large Scale Musical Production Number
1:05:15 – Paul Whiteman Feature Performance
1:11:40 – Experimental Visual Musical Segment
1:18:00 – Grand Jazz Finale Begins
1:25:30 – Final Musical Number
1:32:00 – End Credits

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