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Something to Sing About

193793 minUnited States
Drama
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Original language
English
This copy runs
87:57
Subtitles
English

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Synopsis

A New York bandleader accepts a Hollywood offer and leaves his singer fiancée behind. Studio specialists set about remaking him into a movie star. His own habits and loyalties prove less manageable than the image the publicity machine wants to sell.

Cast

DirectorsVictor Schertzinger

Behind the scenes

James Cagney made this musical at Grand National during his period away from Warner Bros. The show-business story gives particular space to his abilities as a dancer as well as an actor.

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  • James Cagney — Warner Bros. Studio (work for hire) · Public domain
  • Evelyn Daw — Grand National Pictures · Public domain
  • William Frawley — KTTV, Los Angeles. This was a publicity photo for a local KTTV program. In the 1950s and 1960s, television stations, networks, studios and program sponsors often used advertising or publicity agencies to distribute promotional material. In this case, KTTV used advertising agency Young & Rubicam to send out the photos and releases. · Public domain
  • Mona Barrie — Cine Mundial · Public domain

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