A Song Is Born (1948)
A Song Is Born is a 1948 comedy movie directed by Howard Hawks, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo and Benny Goodman.
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.
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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.
When was A Song Is Born released?
A Song Is Born was released on 19 October 1948.
How long is A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born runs 1h 53m.
Who made A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born was directed by Howard Hawks.
Where can I watch A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy and Plex.
Where to watch A Song Is Born
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
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