Syncopation (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1929, Syncopation is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Bert Glennon, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Benny and Flo are a husband and wife dance team, Sloane and Darrel, traveling around the country as part of a revue. The revue gets picked up and taken to New York City, to be on Broadway. However, it quickly folds, and the two are forced to look for other employment. They eventually find work in a nightclub, becoming famous.But while performing at the nightclub, Flo becomes entranced by a young, sophisticated millionaire playboy, Winston.
Who’s in it. Syncopation stars Barbara Bennett as Fleurette Sloane, Bobby Watson as Benny Darrell, Morton Downey as Lew and Dorothy Lee as Peggy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Syncopation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Syncopation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Syncopation tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Syncopation (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Syncopation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Syncopation worth watching?
- Syncopation holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Syncopation?
- Syncopation stars Barbara Bennett, Bobby Watson, Morton Downey, Dorothy Lee and Verree Teasdale.
- When was Syncopation released?
- Syncopation was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.