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In the late 19th century, Scott Joplin, a young African-American musician, moves to Missouri and to make ends meet finds a job as a piano teacher. He befriends Louis Chauvin, who plays the piano in a brothel. Joplin composes ragtime music.
Feb 11, 1977 · Scott Joplin: Directed by Jeremy Kagan. With Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery, Eubie Blake. Details the life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
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Scott Joplin. The life story of the gifted composer who made an indelible mark upon ragtime music. 271 IMDb 6.5 1 h 35 min 1977. PG. Drama · Arts, Entertainment, and Culture. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $4.29. Buy. HD $14.99. More purchase. options. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Scott Joplin. PG 1977 1h 36m Biography. List. Reviews. 75% Audience Score 100+ Ratings. The American pianist and composer (Billy Dee Williams) becomes the king of ragtime and dies tragically in...
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The life story of famed ragtime composer and pianist Scott Joplin is told. Born in the 19th century, racism had kept the brilliant African American in the lower echelons of show business, but when he introduced his composition "The Maple Leaf Rag" in a musical competition, he gained the...
Play Trailer. Scott Joplin's ragtime music portrayed America...only Billy Dee Williams could portray Scott Joplin. Overview. The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time. Jeremy Kagan. Director. Christopher Knopf. Writer.
This historic film recounts Joplin's determination in the face of racism, his heroic struggle with a debilitating disease and his ultimate triumph as a composer and musical legend. Drama 1977 1 hr 36 min. PG. Starring Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery. Director Jeremy Kagan.
Billy Dee Williams stars with Art Carney and Clifton Davis in Scott Joplin, the fascinating story about the life of the ragtime great. Best known for his song, "The Entertainer", Joplin began his career touring as a piano player in bordellos around the country.
