Born to Sing
“Hear the Thrilling BALLAD FOR AMERICANS”
Synopsis
A group of children put on a show in order to prove that a down and out musician was the real composer of a Broadway show's songs.
Top Cast
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Virginia Weidler
Patsy Eastman
Ray McDonald
Steve
Leo Gorcey
'Snap' Collins
Douglas McPhail
Murray Saunders
Rags Ragland
'Grunt'
Sheldon Leonard
Pete Detroit
Henry O'Neill
Frank Eastman
Larry Nunn
Mike Conroy
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. E. V. Lawson
Charles Lane
Johnny
Ian Wolfe
Critic
Darla Hood
'Quiz Kid'
Beverly Hudson
Maggie Cooper
Richard Hall
Mozart Cooper
Barbara Bedford
Woman at Accident Scene (uncredited)
Symona Boniface
Audience Member (uncredited)
May McAvoy
(uncredited)
Nan Merriman
Specialty - 'Ballad for Americans' (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ludwig
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz Schulz, Harry Clork
- Original Title
- Born to Sing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ludwig
Franz Schulz, Harry Clork
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Ludwig
Director
Franz Schulz
Screenplay
Harry Clork
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Sing
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What is Born to Sing about?
A group of children put on a show in order to prove that a down and out musician was the real composer of a Broadway show's songs.
Who directed Born to Sing?
Born to Sing was directed by Edward Ludwig.
Who stars in Born to Sing?
The principal cast of Born to Sing includes Virginia Weidler, Ray McDonald, Leo Gorcey, Douglas McPhail, Rags Ragland.
When was Born to Sing released and how long is it?
Born to Sing was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.