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Born to Sing
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Born to Sing

1942-02-18 · 82 min · ★ 5.4

Crime · Action

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.

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Directors
Edward Ludwig
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Virginia WeidlerVirginia WeidlerPatsy Eastman
Ray McDonaldRay McDonaldSteve
Leo GorceyLeo Gorcey'Snap' Collins
Douglas McPhailDouglas McPhailMurray Saunders
Rags RaglandRags Ragland'Grunt'
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardPete Detroit
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillFrank Eastman
Larry NunnLarry NunnMike Conroy
Margaret DumontMargaret DumontMrs. E. V. Lawson
Charles LaneCharles LaneJohnny
Ian WolfeIan WolfeCritic
Darla HoodDarla Hood'Quiz Kid'
Beverly HudsonMaggie Cooper
Richard HallMozart Cooper
Barbara BedfordBarbara BedfordWoman at Accident Scene (uncredited)
Symona BonifaceSymona BonifaceAudience Member (uncredited)
May McAvoyMay McAvoy(uncredited)
Nan MerrimanSpecialty - 'Ballad for Americans' (uncredited)
Irene SeidnerIrene SeidnerMrs. Lepkowitz
Etta MotenEtta MotenSoloist - 'Ballad for Americans' (uncredited)

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