Alexander's Ragtime Band

"An American Cavalcade!"

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.

Director: Henry King

Cast

Tyrone Power

Alexander - Roger Grant

Alice Faye

Stella Kirby

Don Ameche

Charlie Dwyer

Ethel Merman

Jerry Allen

Jack Haley

Davey Lane

Jean Hersholt

Prof. Heinrich

Helen Westley

Aunt Sophie

John Carradine

Speakeasy Doorman