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195625m

Prima Donna

Synopsis

A famous singer discovers a newsboy with vocal talent, but he would rather play baseball than develop his singing skills. She'd like to persuade his parents of his potential, but confusion arises when they arrive to discuss the matter.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Butler
Screenplay & Story
Gene Raymond, Peter Milne, James J. Geller
Original Score
Leon Klatzkin
Original Title
Prima Donna
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
25m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Butler

Screenplay & Story

Gene Raymond, Peter Milne, James J. Geller

Original Score & Music

Leon Klatzkin

Film Editing

Bert Jordan

Producers

Sidney S. Van Keuren

Department Leadership Roster

David Butler

David Butler

Director

Gene Raymond

Gene Raymond

Writer

Peter Milne

Writer

Bert Jordan

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Prima Donna.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prima Donna

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Prima Donna about?

A famous singer discovers a newsboy with vocal talent, but he would rather play baseball than develop his singing skills. She'd like to persuade his parents of his potential, but confusion arises when they arrive to discuss the matter.

Who directed Prima Donna?

Prima Donna was directed by David Butler.

Who stars in Prima Donna?

The principal cast of Prima Donna includes Jeanette MacDonald, Laraine Day, Leo Durocher, Jerome Cowan, Jacqueline deWit.

When was Prima Donna released and how long is it?

Prima Donna was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 25m.

Who composed the musical score for Prima Donna?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Prima Donna was composed by Leon Klatzkin.