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Something to Sing 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.

1937 |1h 33m |  Comedy, Romance

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James Cagney

Terrence 'Terry' Rooney

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Evelyn Daw

Rita Wyatt

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William Frawley

Hank Mayers

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Mona Barrie

Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos

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Gene Lockhart

Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan

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Philip Ahn

Ito (Terry's servant)

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Marek Windheim

Mr. Farney (dialogue director)

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Dwight Frye

Mr. Easton (makeup supervisor)

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John "Skins" Miller

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

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Johnny Arthur

Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur)

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William B. Davidson

Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)

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Richard Tucker

Mr. Blaine

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Kathleen Lockhart

Miss Amy Robbins

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James Newill

Jimmy - Band Member

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Harry Barris

Pinky - Band Pianist

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Marjorie Kane

Regan's Receptionist (uncredited)

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Frank Mills

Cabbie (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$900,000.00

Revenue

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