A Song Is Born(1948)
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Overview
The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.
Director
Howard Hawks
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Budget
$2M
Cast
Danny Kaye
as Hobart Frisbee
Virginia Mayo
as Honey Swanson
Benny Goodman
as Professor Magenbruch
Tommy Dorsey
as Tommy Dorsey
Louis Armstrong
as Louis Armstrong
Lionel Hampton
as Lionel Hampton
Charlie Barnet
as Charlie Barnet
Mel Powell
as Mel Powell
Ford Washington Lee
as Buck
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
as Bubbles
Page Cavanaugh
as Page Cavanaugh
Al Viola
as Al Viola
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
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Where can I watch A Song Is Born?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Song Is Born (1948).
What is A Song Is Born about?▼
The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.
Who directed A Song Is Born?▼
A Song Is Born was directed by Howard Hawks and released in 1948. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is A Song Is Born?▼
A Song Is Born has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in A Song Is Born?▼
The cast of A Song Is Born includes Danny Kaye as Hobart Frisbee, Virginia Mayo as Honey Swanson, Benny Goodman as Professor Magenbruch, Tommy Dorsey as Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong as Louis Armstrong and more.
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