Stolen Harmony

Stolen Harmony is a 1935 American crime film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring George Raft, Ben Bernie and Grace Bradley. It is a semi-musical, featuring Big Band numbers. It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Plot

A saxophone-player/dancer joins a Big Band upon his release from jail.

Cast

George Raft as Ray Angelo
Ben Bernie as Jack Conrad
Grace Bradley as Jean Loring
Iris Adrian as Sunny Verne
Lloyd Nolan as Chesty Burrage
Goodee Montgomery as Lil Davis
Charles Arnt as Clem Walters
Purv Pullen as Little Nell
Ruth Clifford As Nurse
Jane Wyman as Chorus Girl
Bess Flowers as Musician
Carol Holloway As 6 Children members
Fred Toones as Henry
William Cagney as "Schoolboy"

Production

The film was based on an original story by Leon Gordon and was announced in December 1934. From the beginning it was envisioned as a vehicle for George Raft and bandleader Ben Bernie.