The Song and Dance Man
Synopsis
Song and Dance Man was based on the play of the same name by George M. Cohan. Tom Moore plays vaudevillian Happy Farrell, who gives up show biz to take a "civilian" job. Finding success in the business world, Happy tries to go back on stage, only to find that it isn't quite so easy the second time around. Meanwhile, our hero's former vaude partner Leola Lane (Bessie Love), now a headliner at the Palace, gives it all up to become the bride of artist Joseph Murdock
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schofield, George M. Cohan
- Original Title
- The Song and Dance Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Paul Schofield, George M. Cohan
Jesse L. Lasky, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brenon
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Paul Schofield
Writer
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What is The Song and Dance Man about?
Song and Dance Man was based on the play of the same name by George M. Cohan. Tom Moore plays vaudevillian Happy Farrell, who gives up show biz to take a "civilian" job. Finding success in the business world, Happy tries to go back on stage, only to find that it isn't quite so easy the second time around. Meanwhile, our hero's former vaude partner Leola Lane (Bessie Love), now a headliner at the Palace, gives it all up to become the bride of artist Joseph Murdock
Who directed The Song and Dance Man?
The Song and Dance Man was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in The Song and Dance Man?
The principal cast of The Song and Dance Man includes Tom Moore, Bessie Love, Harrison Ford, Norman Trevor, Bobby Watson.
When was The Song and Dance Man released and how long is it?
The Song and Dance Man was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.