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Jerome Kern: Always the same discouraging answer. The big hits were all English or European, and the local talent didn't stand a chance - Broadway was closed to an American
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always getting the same discouraging answer
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The big hits were all English or European
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and the uh ahem
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local talent just didn't seem to have a chance
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Broadway was closed to an American
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Movie Summary
Songwriter and Broadway pioneer Jerome Kern is unable to find immediate success in the U.S. He sought recognition abroad. He journeyed to England where his dreams of success became real and where he met his future wife Eva Leale.