Syncopation_
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A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
Starring
Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Syncopation was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
Syncopation is a Music, Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 28m.
CAST (20)
Adolphe Menjou
George Latimer
Jackie Cooper
Johnny Schumacher
Bonita Granville
Kit Latimer
George Bancroft
Steve Porter
Todd Duncan
Rex Tearbone
Connee Boswell
Connee Boswell
Ted North
Paul Porter
Frank Jenks
Smiley Jackson
JG
Jessica Grayson
Ella Tearbone
Mona Barrie
Lillian
Lindy Wade
Paul Porter - as a Child
Peggy McIntyre
Kit Latimer - as a Child
Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet
Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
Harry James
Harry James
JJ
Jack Jenney
Jack Jenney
Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa
AR
Alvino Rey
Alvino Rey
JV
Joe Venuti
Joe Venuti
Robert Benchley
Doakes (scenes deleted)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Syncopation about?
A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
How long is Syncopation?
Syncopation has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in Syncopation?
The cast of Syncopation includes Adolphe Menjou, Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, George Bancroft, Todd Duncan.
What is the rating of Syncopation?
Syncopation has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Romance
Drama