Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers (1977)
Overview
A short 1977 documentary about the originator of the ragtime rhythm.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.1691 |
Directed By
Amelia Anderson
Crew
Amelia Anderson
TOP CAST
Eartha Kitt
(Self) Narrator
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