Something to Sing About

Sep 30, 1937

1h 33m

★ 5.9

A Cagney you have never seen!

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Grand National Pictures

Zion Meyers Productions

Grand National

Something to Sing About Trailers

Cast

Terrence 'Terry' Rooney

James Cagney

Rita Wyatt

Evelyn Daw

Hank Mayers

William Frawley

Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos

Mona Barrie

Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan

Gene Lockhart

Ito (Terry's servant)

Philip Ahn

Mr. Farney (dialogue director)

Marek Windheim

Mr. Easton (makeup supervisor)

Dwight Frye

Dancer in Drag in 'Deck Number' (as Skins Miller)

John 'Skins' Miller

Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur)

Johnny Arthur

Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)

William B. Davidson

Mr. Blaine

Richard Tucker

When the US Navy fleet docks at San Francisco, sailor Bake Baker tries to rekindle the flame with his old dancing partner, Sherry Martin, while Bake's buddy Bilge Smith romances Sherry's sister, Connie. But it's not all smooth sailing—Bake has a habit of losing Sherry's jobs for her and, despite Connie's dreams, Bilge is not ready to settle down.

0.0

En una playa junto al mar

Feb 4, 1971

In the midst of many songs, the young musician misunderstood by his father, the studious and hardworking girl and the family reunion.

6.4

For Me and My Gal

Oct 21, 1942

Two vaudeville performers fall in love, but find their relationship tested by the arrival of WWI.

6.5

Oklahoma!

Sep 26, 1999

A dark-themed and redesigned West End production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's seminal Broadway musical tells the story of farm girl Laurey and her courtship by two rival suitors, cowboy Curly and the sinister and frightening farmhand Jud.

5.3

Carousel

Feb 16, 1956

Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.

6.9

Footlight Parade

Oct 21, 1933

A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.

6.2

Flying Down to Rio

Dec 22, 1933

A dance band leader finds love and success in Brazil.

4.6

Muchacho

Aug 6, 1970

A man falls in love with a woman from high society - but her father doesn't approve of their love.

4.8

Tale of the Siberian Land

Sep 9, 1947

His right hand having been wounded during the war, concert pianist Andrei Balashov is unable to perform his art. As a result, the young man feels so depressed that he considers his life wasted. One day, he decides to leave the capital and flee from the woman he loves, Natasha, a rising singing star. Andrei takes refuge in Siberia, his native land. Once there, he gets a job in a sawmill, where he entertains his fellow-workers playing the accordion during leisure hours. Some time later, Natasha and her company are expected in America where they are to do a tour. But an airplane breakdown forces the pilot to land next to the village in which Andrei lives and works...

5.3

Belgian Rhapsody

Dec 10, 2014

The Flemish harmony Sint-Cecilia from Staaikerke and the Walloon harmony En Avant are both selected for the big European finale. The Walloon En Avant comes up with the great trumpeter Hugues. Hugues is so amazing during his solo that Willy, from the Flemish Sint-Cecilia, has to give everything he has, the highest note, the lowest note, the last note... Willy falls dead on stage. Surprising everyone, both harmonies get selected for the finale. But what will the Flemish do without their best player? Elke, the daughter of conductor Jozef, has an idea. A transfer! What works easily on a football field seems to be more difficult in the music world. The young, handsome Hugues generates a lot of emotions in the quiet village of Staaikerke. His transfer drives the conflict between En Avant and Sint-Cecilia on.

4.7

The Sap from Syracuse

Jul 26, 1930

Ellen Saunders is an heiress on a cruise to Europe being pursued by a day laborer mistaken for a prominent mining engineer. During the cruise, he foils two crooks trying to get their hands on her lucrative nickel mine.

3.2

From Justin to Kelly

Jun 20, 2003

A waitress from Texas and a college student from Pennsylvania meet during spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and come together through their shared love of singing.

7.1

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Jul 18, 2018

Five years after meeting her three fathers, Sophie Sheridan prepares to open her mother’s hotel. In 1979, young Donna Sheridan meets the men who each could be Sophie’s biological father.

0.0

That's All That Matters

Mar 23, 1931

A woman accompanies her husband to a party. Both leave with other partners.

7.0

The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Operation Secret Birthday Surprise

Jun 19, 1995

Convinced his friends forgot his birthday, Timmy visits Mr. Wisdom and is shown what Flossmore Valley would be like if he wasn't around.

0.0

Mango Sticky Rice

Jan 1, 2016

Katie is a dog loving foodie who is very content with her single life. Soon, she finds herself being pressured to find love. Meanwhile, Chris, the delivery boy just wants to get her attention. Will Katie find someone who will love her for who she is? Will Chris finally win her over?

0.0

Innocents of Paris

Jan 2, 1929

A Parisian junk dealer has to choose between love and fame after he rescues a boy.

7.4

Company: A Musical Comedy

Feb 20, 2008

Set in modern upper-crust Manhattan, an exploration of love and commitment as seen through the eyes of a charming perpetual bachelor questioning his single state and his enthusiastically married, slightly envious friends.

7.1

Radio Days

Jan 30, 1987

The Narrator tells us how the radio influenced his childhood in the days before TV. In the New York City of the late 1930s to the New Year's Eve 1944, this coming-of-age tale mixes the narrator's experiences with contemporary anecdotes and urban legends of the radio stars.