Close Harmony (1929)
YOU WILL ADORE THE FLAMING CARROLL GIRL AND HER JAZZ-MAD HERO "BUDDY"
Marjorie, a song-and-dance girl in the stage show of a palatial movie theater, becomes interested in Al West, a warehouse clerk who has put together an unusual jazz band, and uses her influence to get him a place on one of the programs. Max Mindel, the house manager, has a yen for Marjorie and, discovering that she is in love with Al, gives the band notice and hires harmony singers Barney & Bey as a replacement. Marjorie makes up to both men and soon breaks up the team. Al learns of her scheme, however, and makes her confess to the singers. Barney and Bey make up, and Max gives Al and his band one more chance. Al is a sensation, and Max offers him a contract for $1,000 a week.
Cast
- Charles 'Buddy' Rogers - Al West
- Nancy Carroll - Marjorie Merwin
- Harry Green - Max Mindel
- Jack Oakie - Ben Barney
- Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher - Johnny Bay
- Matty Roubert - Bert
- Ricca Allen - Mrs. Prosser
- Wade Boteler - Officer Kelly
- Baby Mack - Syvil
- Oscar Smith - George Washington Brown
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Close Harmony about?
- Marjorie, a song-and-dance girl in the stage show of a palatial movie theater, becomes interested in Al West, a warehouse clerk who has put together an unusual jazz band, and uses her influence to get him a place on one of the programs. Max Mindel, the house manager, has a yen for Marjorie and, discovering that she is in love with Al, gives the band notice and hires harmony singers Barney & Bey as a replacement. Marjorie makes up to both men and soon breaks up the team. Al learns of her scheme, however, and makes her confess to the singers. Barney and Bey make up, and Max gives Al and his band one more chance. Al is a sensation, and Max offers him a contract for $1,000 a week.
- Who directed Close Harmony?
- Close Harmony was directed by John Cromwell, A. Edward Sutherland.
- Who stars in Close Harmony?
- Close Harmony stars Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Nancy Carroll, Harry Green, Jack Oakie, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Matty Roubert.
- How long is Close Harmony?
- Close Harmony has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Close Harmony?
- Close Harmony is a Romance, Music film.
- Where was Close Harmony produced?
- Close Harmony was produced in United States of America.