Singing in the Dark
Synopsis
Leo, a holocaust survivor who suffers from total amnesia, comes to the U.S. and works as a hotel desk clerk. One night while a comedian who owns a bar in the hotel gives him a drink, he breaks out in song and discovers a great voice. Under a psychiatrist's treatment, and because of a blow to the head by some hoodlums, he realizes his name is David and that he was the son of a great Jewish Cantor, and gradually recovers his memory of losing his parents. He gives up a promising career singing in nightclubs to return to the synagogue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Nosseck
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Hood, Aben Kandel, Max Nosseck, Moyshe Oysher, Stephen Kandel
- Original Score
- Abe Ellstein
- Original Title
- Singing in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- A.N.O. Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Nosseck
Ann Hood, Aben Kandel, Max Nosseck, Moyshe Oysher, Stephen Kandel
Abe Ellstein
Arndt von Rautenfeld, Boris Kaufman
Leonard Anderson, Marc Sorkin
Joey Adams
Department Leadership Roster
Max Nosseck
Director
Ann Hood
Writer
Leonard Anderson
Editor
Aben Kandel
Writer
Marc Sorkin
Editor
Max Nosseck
Writer
Moyshe Oysher
Writer
Stephen Kandel
Writer
Arndt von Rautenfeld
Director of Photography
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Abe Ellstein
Original Music Composer
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 Singing in the Dark
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What is Singing in the Dark about?
Leo, a holocaust survivor who suffers from total amnesia, comes to the U.S. and works as a hotel desk clerk. One night while a comedian who owns a bar in the hotel gives him a drink, he breaks out in song and discovers a great voice. Under a psychiatrist's treatment, and because of a blow to the head by some hoodlums, he realizes his name is David and that he was the son of a great Jewish Cantor, and gradually recovers his memory of losing his parents. He gives up a promising career singing in nightclubs to return to the synagogue.
Who directed Singing in the Dark?
Singing in the Dark was directed by Max Nosseck.
Who stars in Singing in the Dark?
The principal cast of Singing in the Dark includes Moyshe Oysher, Phyllis Hill, Joey Adams, Henry Sharp, Mickey Knox.
When was Singing in the Dark released and how long is it?
Singing in the Dark was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Singing in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Singing in the Dark was composed by Abe Ellstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Singing in the Dark?
Singing in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).