Universal Weekly (1933-1935)

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April 22, 1 933 eeeeeee Carl Laemmle’s 27th Anniversary Celebration ==19 INGS BACK THAT KING OF JAZZ” Jeanie Lang welcomes the new expression of liberty in this country, althought this huge stein was devised to emphasise the diminutive size of this little radio starlet who made her debut in “King of Jazz.'' It Made Many Stars "King of Jazz" made stars. Many of the stars who are featured players of radio and the screen today can trace their start to "King of Jazz." Bing Crosby was one of Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys and apparently contented in that situation until "The King of Jazz" disclosed unusual qualities in this clever group. Bing Crosby gan in “King of Jazz 99 versal City. Paul Whiteman was there making "The King of Jazz," and Jeanie was introduced to him. The Jazz King was greatly impressed with the cute voice and personality of the studio visitor. Paul Whiteman showed her how to sing into a microphone for the first time in her life. She did it so well that he asked her to do a number, and Jeanie Lang was made. 75,000 fan letters came to her as a result of her work in this production. leanie Lang and Paul Whiteman in a scene from th< Rugmuffin Romeo number of “King of Jazz.” has bounded to stardom both on the radio and in moving pictures since that time. Harry Barris is another of the Rhythm Boys who has done exceptionally well for himself, although in comedy roles rather than as a singer. Al Rinker, the third member of the Rhythm Boys is also catching on and is likely to be heard from this year. Jeanie Lang and Nell O'Day Jeanie Lang began her popularity and virtually her career itself in "King of Jazz." It was a chance visit that brought her to Hollywood, but it was her own personality that induced Paul Whiteman to put her in "King of Jazz." Nell O'Day also profitted explicitly from "The King of Jazz." Some of the pictures in which she has been featured and starred are "Rackety Rax" and "Smoke Lightning." Before this great musical picture, Nell O'Day had been merely a vaudeville performer. Jack Fulton, who is now one of Paul Whiteman's best-known soloists, and whose songs have been featured in a number of Rowland and Brice productions, is another who has rapidly come to the front since "King of Jazz." The music for "King of Jazz" was composed by George Gershwin, whose "Rhapsody in Blue" is dramatized for the first time in the picture, and by Jack Yellen, Mabel Wayne and Ferde Grofe. The sets and costumes were designed by Herman Rosse, the entire production under the direct supervision of John Murray Anderson, and produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. Huge scene which was used for the final and overpowering number of “King of Jazz,’ entitled The Melting Pot.