This dramatized biography follows Joplin’s life from his discovery and initial success, his turning to serious composition, the failure of the opera “Treemonisha”, and his early death in poverty and obscurity. Contains various re-enactments and staged performances, as well as some stock footage of river boats and African American life during Joplin’s time. 1977 Pyramid Films. Features Douglas Sides as Joplin. MT missing.
XD9128 Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime Composers 1977
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