Kid Nightingale
“HE'S GOT A VOICE LIKE A NIGHTINGALE..But a Sock Like a MULE!”
Synopsis
A waiter who sings gets in a fight with rude customers and overpowers them. A boxing promoter sees this and transforms him into "Kid Nightingale," marketing him as a boxer who sings.
Top Cast
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John Payne
Steve Nelson
Jane Wyman
Judy Craig
Walter Catlett
Skip Davis
Edward Brophy
Mike Jordon
Charles D. Brown
Charles Paxton
Max Hoffman Jr.
Fitts
John Ridgely
Whitey
Harry Burns
Strangler Colombo
William Haade
Rocky Snyder
Helen Troy
Marge
Winifred Harris
Mrs. Reynolds
Lee Phelps
Ring Announcer
Frankie Van
Frankie
Phyllis Barry
First Girl with Mrs. Reynolds (uncredited)
James Blaine
Policeman (uncredited)
Nat Carr
California Boxing Commissioner Representative (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Man Leaving Dynamite Dennis Fight (uncredited)
Abe Dinovitch
Second Drunk at Soxey's (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Amy
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles S. Belden, Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Title
- Kid Nightingale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Amy
Charles S. Belden, Raymond L. Schrock, Lee Katz
Arthur Edeson
Frederick Richards
Department Leadership Roster
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Charles S. Belden
Screenplay
George Amy
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Screenplay
Frederick Richards
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kid Nightingale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kid Nightingale about?
A waiter who sings gets in a fight with rude customers and overpowers them. A boxing promoter sees this and transforms him into "Kid Nightingale," marketing him as a boxer who sings.
Who directed Kid Nightingale?
Kid Nightingale was directed by George Amy.
Who stars in Kid Nightingale?
The principal cast of Kid Nightingale includes John Payne, Jane Wyman, Walter Catlett, Edward Brophy, Charles D. Brown.
When was Kid Nightingale released and how long is it?
Kid Nightingale was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kid Nightingale?
Kid Nightingale holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).