Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
“The First Picture Ever Done in "Rhythmic Dialogue!"”
Synopsis
A New York tramp falls in love with the mayor's amnesiac girlfriend after rescuing her from a suicide attempt.
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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum! Original Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-30
Top Cast
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Al Jolson
Bumper
Madge Evans
June Marcher
Frank Morgan
Mayor John Hastings
Harry Langdon
Egghead
Chester Conklin
Sunday
Tyler Brooke
Mayor's Secretary
Tammany Young
Orlando
Bert Roach
John
Edgar Connor
Acorn
Dorothea Wolbert
Apple Mary
Louise Carver
Ma Sunday
Ernie Adams
Man Thrown out of Apartment Building
Vince Barnett
Undetermined Secondary Role
Ted Billings
Bum with Violin
Heinie Conklin
Undetermined Secondary Role
Gino Corrado
Undetermined Secondary Role
John George
Bum (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin
Len
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- S. N. Behrman
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Lewis Milestone Productions, Feature Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
S. N. Behrman, Ben Hecht
Alfred Newman
Lucien N. Andriot
Duncan Mansfield
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Milestone
Director
S. N. Behrman
Screenplay
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
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What is Hallelujah, I'm a Bum about?
A New York tramp falls in love with the mayor's amnesiac girlfriend after rescuing her from a suicide attempt.
Who directed Hallelujah, I'm a Bum?
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in Hallelujah, I'm a Bum?
The principal cast of Hallelujah, I'm a Bum includes Al Jolson, Madge Evans, Frank Morgan, Harry Langdon, Chester Conklin.
When was Hallelujah, I'm a Bum released and how long is it?
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Hallelujah, I'm a Bum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hallelujah, I'm a Bum was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hallelujah, I'm a Bum?
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).