A composer and his daughter emigrate to America in the hope that he can sell his symphony. But he meets with little success and begins to give up hope.

You should probably watch Jazz Mad if you have a soft spot for movies about people trying to keep their dignity while the world moves on without them. It is great for fans of silent-era melodrama, but if you are looking for a fast-paced flick with lots of action, you will likely find this one pretty boring. Jean Hersh...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"You should probably watch Jazz Mad if you have a soft spot for movies about people trying to keep their dignity while the world moves on without them. It is great for fans of silent-era melodrama, but if you are looking for a fast-paced flick with lots of action, you will likely find this one pretty boring. Jean Hersholt plays Elsaesser, a composer who moves to America thinking everyone is just waiting to hear his big, serious symphony. He looks so hopeful at the start, with that kind of wide-e..."
Walter Anthony, Svend Gade, Charles Kenyon
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