Overview
Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts as the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers—all lavishly staged by veteran theater director John Murray Anderson.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 40 | December 29, 1967 (77) | |
 | 34 | February 27, 1969 (73) | |
 | Laura La Plante Editor ('Ladies of the Press') / Stenographer ('In Conference') / Quartet Member, 'Nellie' Birthday: November 1, 1904 | 25 | October 14, 1996 (91) |
 | Jeanette Loff Vocalist ('It Happened in Monterey' / 'Bridal Veil' / 'A Bench in the Park') Birthday: November 9, 1906 | 23 | August 4, 1942 (35) |
 | 31 | April 18, 1970 (71) | |
 | William Kent General ('All Noisy on the Eastern Front') / Goldfish Owner ('Oh! Forevermore!') / Unmarried Couple's Offspring / Vocal ('Do Things For You') Birthday: April 28, 1886 | 43 | October 5, 1945 (59) |
 | 37 | January 5, 1946 (53) | |
 | 21 | December 7, 1980 (72) | |
 | 20 | June 12, 2014 (104) | |
 | 27 | April 13, 1974 (71) |