Something to Sing About
“A Cagney you have never seen!”
Synopsis
James Cagney has a rare chance to show his song-and-dance-man roots in this low-budget tale of a New York bandleader struggling with a Hollywood studio boss.
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Movie Trailer | Something to Sing About / Hollywood Hollywood (1937) James Cagney & Evelyn Daw
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-28
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Terry Rooney
Evelyn Daw
Rita Wyatt
William Frawley
Hank Mayers
Mona Barrie
Stephanie Hajos
Gene Lockhart
Bennett O. Regan
Philip Ahn
Ito
Marek Windheim
Farney
Dwight Frye
Easton
Johnny Arthur
Daviani
William B. Davidson
Café Manager
Richard Tucker
Blaine
Kathleen Lockhart
Miss Robbins
James Newill
Band Member
Harry Barris
Band Member
Cully Richards
Band Member
Candy Candido
Band Member
Perc Launders
Band Member
Paul McLarand
Band Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Austin Parker
- Original Score
- Myrl Alderman
- Original Title
- Something to Sing About
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Production Studios
- Grand National, Victor Schertzinger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
Austin Parker
Myrl Alderman
John Stumar
Gene Milford
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Austin Parker
Writer
Myrl Alderman
Original Music Composer
John Stumar
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something to Sing About
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What is Something to Sing About about?
James Cagney has a rare chance to show his song-and-dance-man roots in this low-budget tale of a New York bandleader struggling with a Hollywood studio boss.
Who directed Something to Sing About?
Something to Sing About was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in Something to Sing About?
The principal cast of Something to Sing About includes James Cagney, Evelyn Daw, William Frawley, Mona Barrie, Gene Lockhart.
When was Something to Sing About released and how long is it?
Something to Sing About was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Something to Sing About?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something to Sing About was composed by Myrl Alderman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something to Sing About?
Something to Sing About holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).