Movies and TvShows featuring "ragtime-music" theme.

The Glenn Miller Story is a biographical film about the life and career of iconic jazz musician Glenn Miller. It explores his rise to fame, his contributions to the music industry, and his personal relationships. Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the film showcases Miller's journey as a trombonist and bandleader, his successful swing band, and his patriotic duty during World War II. It also delves into his whirlwind romance and marriage to his wife, who supports him throughout his career.

Ragtime is a drama film set in the early 1900s in America. It delves into themes of racial injustice, class differences, and the impact of radical politics. The story follows various characters as their lives intersect and intertwine, revealing the complexities of society during that period. The film explores topics such as racism, revenge killing, and political scandals, while also showcasing the vibrant music and culture of the time.

After the death of her husband, a grieving widow finds solace and love again in the form of a rough romance.

Deep in My Heart is a musical film that tells the story of composer Sigmund Romberg, his struggles and successes in the world of music. Set in Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, the film follows Romberg's journey as he becomes a famous composer and theater producer, working with an ensemble cast to create beautiful songs and dances. Along the way, Romberg navigates friendships, love, and family relationships, all while leaving a lasting impact on the world of musicals.

Lights of New York is a pre-code crime drama film set in 1920s New York City. It tells the story of a former chorus girl who becomes involved with a gangster and gets caught up in a murder investigation. As she tries to navigate the dangerous world of speakeasies and gangsters, she must also confront her past and decide where her loyalties lie. With twists and turns at every corner, this film explores the dark underbelly of the city during the roaring 20s.

The World's Greatest Fair is a documentary film that explores the history and impact of the 1904 World's Fair. It showcases the recreation of the fair and highlights various aspects such as ragtime music, the role of the publisher, indigenous people, and the technological advancements of the time. The film also delves into the tragic trainwreck that occurred during the fair and the influence of the fair on the city of St. Louis.

In 1917 New Orleans, a ladies' maid falls in love with a pianist, but their relationship faces challenges due to racial tensions, romantic rivalries, and scandalous events in the city. The story explores the clash between classical and jazz music and the complexities of social class and love.

The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.

A financially-strapped showboat captain struggles to stay in business.

After spending five years in jail for a crime he did not commit, Jack Sparrow (Giorgio Cerioni) returns to the town of Red Rock seeking revenge.

It is the story of Ted Lewis, popular band leader and clarinettist. The music for the film was written by Harry Akst and Grant Clarke, except for "St. Louis Blues" by W. C. Handy and "Tiger Rag". The film's title comes from Lewis's catchphrase "Is everybody happy?" The film's soundtrack exists on Vitaphone discs preserved at the UCLA Film and Television Archive, but the film itself is considered a lost film, according to the Vitaphone Project website. A five minute clip from the film can be found on YouTube.

Finding herself in dire circumstances, the widowed Sylvia Darling determines that her son, Stephen, will complete his college education and develop his supposed literary talents; thus, she accepts a contract as singer in a Broadway nightclub, billed as "Dearie," and becomes an immediate sensation.