Can't Help Singing
“LOVELY is the Word! DEANNA in TECHNICOLOR for the First Thrilling Time! with the Miracle Melodies of JEROME KERN!”
Synopsis
With the California Gold Rush beginning, Senator Frost's singing daughter Caroline loves a young army officer; the Senator can't stand him, and has him sent to California. Headstrong Caroline follows him by train, riverboat, and covered wagon, gaining companions en route: a vagrant Russian prince and gambler Johnny Lawlor, who just might take her mind off the army.
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Trailer for Deanna Durbin Can't Help Singing
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-19
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Deanna Durbin
Caroline Frost
Robert Paige
Johnny Lawlor
Akim Tamiroff
Prince Gregory Stroganovsky
David Bruce
Latham
Leonid Kinskey
Koppa
June Vincent
Miss McLean
Ray Collins
Senator Frost
Andrew Tombes
Sad Sam
Thomas Gomez
Carstairs
Clara Blandick
Aunt Cissy
Olin Howland
Bigelow (as Olin Howlin)
George Cleveland
Marshal
Eddie Acuff
Cavalry Officer (uncredited)
Roscoe Ates
Lemuel (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Bath House Barber (uncredited)
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian Scaring Caroline (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Townsman (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Ryan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan
- Original Score
- Jerome Kern, Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Can't Help Singing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Ryan
Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan, Samuel J. Warshawsky, John D. Klorer, Curtis B. Warshawsky, Leo Townsend, E.Y. Harburg
Jerome Kern, Hans J. Salter
W. Howard Greene, Elwood Bredell
Ted J. Kent
Felix Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Felix Jackson
Producer
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay
Frank Ryan
Director
Frank Ryan
Screenplay
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Can't Help Singing about?
With the California Gold Rush beginning, Senator Frost's singing daughter Caroline loves a young army officer; the Senator can't stand him, and has him sent to California. Headstrong Caroline follows him by train, riverboat, and covered wagon, gaining companions en route: a vagrant Russian prince and gambler Johnny Lawlor, who just might take her mind off the army.
Who directed Can't Help Singing?
Can't Help Singing was directed by Frank Ryan.
Who stars in Can't Help Singing?
The principal cast of Can't Help Singing includes Deanna Durbin, Robert Paige, Akim Tamiroff, David Bruce, Leonid Kinskey.
When was Can't Help Singing released and how long is it?
Can't Help Singing was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Can't Help Singing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Can't Help Singing was composed by Jerome Kern, Hans J. Salter.
Is Can't Help Singing based on a book or true story?
Can't Help Singing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Samuel J. Warshawsky", Novel: "Curtis B. Warshawsky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Can't Help Singing?
Can't Help Singing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).