Syncopation

Name: Syncopation
Director: Bert Glennon
Released: 1929-01-01

1929 film by Bert Glennon

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Released: 1929
Director: Bert Glennon
Cast: Barbara Bennett
, Bobby Watson
, Ian Hunter
Genre: comedy drama
, musical film
Country of origin: United States
Original language: English
Production company: RKO Pictures
Distributor: RKO Pictures

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Syncopation is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film directed by Bert Glennon and starring Barbara Bennett, Bobby Watson, and Ian Hunter. It was the second film produced by RKO Radio Pictures and the first to be released by the studio, in March 1929; the company's first produced film, Street Girl, was not released until August 21, 1929. The film was made at the company's New York City studios and is based on the novel Stepping High by Gene Markey. The film was heavily marketed on its release, being the first film to be broadcast over the radio, and was a significant success.

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Narrative location: New York City
Movement: Pre-Code Hollywood
Title: Syncopation
Color: black-and-white

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