The Singing Kid
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Synopsis
Neurotic Broadway star Al Jackson faces professional ruin when he loses his voice. While recuperating in the country, he falls in love with farm girl Ruth Haines, the pretty aunt of precocious little Sybil Haines.
Top Cast
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Al Jolson
Al Jackson
Sybil Jason
Sybil Haines
Beverly Roberts
Ruth Haines
Edward Everett Horton
Davenport Rogers
Lyle Talbot
Bob Carey
Allen Jenkins
Joe Eddy
Claire Dodd
Dana Lawrence
Jack Durant
Babe
Frank Mitchell
Dope
Wini Shaw
Blackface Singer
Joe King
Dr. May
William B. Davidson
Barney Hammond
Charles Adler
The Yacht Club Boys Member
Billy Mann
The Yacht Club Boys Member
George Kelly
The Yacht Club Boys Member
James V. Kern
The Yacht Club Boys Member
Cab Calloway
Cab Calloway
Eddie Barefield
Cab Calloway's Saxaphonist
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff, Pat C. Flick
- Original Score
- Harold Arlen
- Original Title
- The Singing Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Warren Duff, Pat C. Flick, Robert Lord, E.Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen
George Barnes
Thomas Richards
Department Leadership Roster
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
William Keighley
Director
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Pat C. Flick
Screenplay
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Thomas Richards
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Singing Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Singing Kid about?
Neurotic Broadway star Al Jackson faces professional ruin when he loses his voice. While recuperating in the country, he falls in love with farm girl Ruth Haines, the pretty aunt of precocious little Sybil Haines.
Who directed The Singing Kid?
The Singing Kid was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in The Singing Kid?
The principal cast of The Singing Kid includes Al Jolson, Sybil Jason, Beverly Roberts, Edward Everett Horton, Lyle Talbot.
When was The Singing Kid released and how long is it?
The Singing Kid was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Singing Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Singing Kid was composed by Harold Arlen.