Alexander's Ragtime Band

Alexander's Ragtime Band

An American Cavalcade!

Directed by Henry King

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1938106 min6.8 / 10

A vibrant, music-driven romance spanning decades, celebrating jazz and American optimism while exploring the tensions between ambition, love, and loyalty.

Classical violinist Roger Grant disappoints his family and teacher when he organizes a jazz band, but he and the band become successful. Roger falls in love with the band's singer, Stella, but his reluctance to lose her leads him to thwart her efforts to become a solo star. When the World War separates them in 1917, Stella marries Roger's best friend and, when Roger returns home after the war, an important concert at Carnegie Hall brings the corners of the romantic triangle together.

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  • Is Alexander's Ragtime Band violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Alexander's Ragtime Band end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Alexander's Ragtime Band scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Alexander's Ragtime Band easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Alexander's Ragtime Band sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love60

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