Alexander's Ragtime Band_
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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.
Starring
Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche
Box Office
$4.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Alexander's Ragtime Band earned $4.0M worldwide on a $2.0M budget — a 100% return on investment.
Year context
Alexander's Ragtime Band was released 88 years ago in 1938.
Alexander's Ragtime Band is a Music, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (20)
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
Paul Hurst
Bill Mulligan
Wally Vernon
Wally Vernon
Ruth Terry
Ruby
Douglas Fowley
Snapper
Chick Chandler
Louie
Eddie Collins
Corporal Collins
Joseph Crehan
Stage Manager
Robert Gleckler
Eddie
Dixie Dunbar
Specialty
Joe King
Charles Dillingham
Charles Coleman
Head Waiter
Stanley Andrews
Colonel
BOX OFFICE
$2.0M
Budget
$4.0M
Revenue
+100%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (29 votes)
Budget
$2,000,000
Box Office
$4,000,000
Profit
+$2,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Alexander's Ragtime Band about?
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.
How long is Alexander's Ragtime Band?
Alexander's Ragtime Band has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in Alexander's Ragtime Band?
The cast of Alexander's Ragtime Band includes Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Ethel Merman, Jack Haley.
How much did Alexander's Ragtime Band make at the box office?
Alexander's Ragtime Band earned $4,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,000,000.
What is the rating of Alexander's Ragtime Band?
Alexander's Ragtime Band has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 29 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Drama
Romance