A Song Is Born
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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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Danny Kaye
Hobart Frisbee
Virginia Mayo
Honey Swanson
Benny Goodman
Professor Magenbruch
Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampton
Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet
Mel Powell
Mel Powell
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Ford Washington Lee
Buck
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
Bubbles
Page Cavanaugh
Page Cavanaugh
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Al Viola
Al Viola
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Lloyd Pratt
Lloyd Pratt
Orlandus Wilson
Orlandus Wilson
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Henry Owens
Henry Owens
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Willie Johnson
Willie Johnson
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Clyde Riddick
Clyde Riddick
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Russo do Pandeiro
Russo
Hugh Herbert
Professor Twingle
Steve Cochran
Tony Crow
J. Edward Bromberg
Dr. Elfini
Felix Bressart
Professor Gerkikoff
Ludwig Stössel
Professor Träumer
O.Z. Whitehead
Professor Oddly
Esther Dale
Miss Bragg
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Mary Field
Miss Totten
Howland Chamberlain
Mr. Setter
Paul Langton
Joe
Sidney Blackmer
Adams
Ben Welden
Monte
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Ben Chasen
Ben
Peter Virgo
Louis
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Harry Babasin
Bass
Louie Bellson
Drums
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Alton Hendrickson
Guitar
Laurindo Almeida
Laurindo Almeida (uncredited)
Sue George
Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
Milicent Patrick
Woman at Dorsey Club (uncredited)
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Where can I watch A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born (1948) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.
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 (1948) was directed by Howard Hawks. The film is a Comedy, Music production with a runtime of 1h 53m, rated 6.3/10.
How long is A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born runs 1h 53m (113 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.3/10 from 45 votes. Genre: Comedy, Music.
Is A Song Is Born worth watching?
A Song Is Born is rated 6.3/10 by 45 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Music fans.