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Something to Sing About

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30 Sep 1937

Description

James Cagney has a rare chance to show his song-and-dance-man roots in this low-budget tale of a New York bandleader struggling with a Hollywood studio boss.

Classification
GenresComedy Movies(comedy-movies-spg-c211) Drama Movies(drama-movies-spg-c211) Musical Films(musical-films-spg-c211)
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Cast

  • James Cagney Thadeus McGillicuddy, Terrence 'Terry' Rooney
  • Evelyn Daw Rita Wyatt
  • William Frawley Hank Meyers
  • Mona Barrie Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos
  • Gene Lockhart Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan
  • Philip Ahn Ito, Terry's man-servant
  • Marek Windheim Mr. Farney, dialogue director
  • Dwight Frye Mr. Easton, makeup supervisor
  • Johnny Arthur Mr. Daviani, wardrobe supervisor
  • William B. Davidson Mr. Richards, nightclub owner
  • Richard Tucker Mr. Blaine, director
  • Kathleen Lockhart Miss Amy Robbins, newspaper columnist
  • James Neill Jimmy, band member
  • Harry Barris Pinky, pianist in band
  • Cully Richards Cully, band member
  • John 'Skins' Miller Dancer in Drag in 'Deck Number' (as Skins Miller)
  • James Newill Jimmy - Band Member
  • The Vagabonds The Vagabonds
  • Marjorie Kane Regan's Receptionist (uncredited)
  • Frank Mills Cabbie (uncredited)

Director

  • Victor Schertzinger

Screenwriter

  • Victor Schertzinger
  • Austin Parker

Director of Photography

  • John Stumar

Composer

  • Constantin Bakaleinikoff
  • Myrl Alderman

Producer

  • Zion Meyers
  • Harold Lewis
  • Grand National