A Song Is Born

Name: A Song Is Born
Director: Howard Hawks
Genre: Comedy, Music
Released: 1948
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong

...with the hottest men in music - beating out the rhythm with'm!

19481h 53m6.4(47 votes)

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Synopsis

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.

A Song Is Born (1948) is a comedy and music film directed by Howard Hawks. It stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, and Benny Goodman. The film runs for 1 hour 53 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 47 votes.

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Director

Howard Hawks

Cast

Danny Kaye

Hobart Frisbee

Virginia Mayo

Honey Swanson

Benny Goodman

Professor Magenbruch

Tommy Dorsey

Louis Armstrong

Lionel Hampton

Charlie Barnet

Is A Song Is Born Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of comedy and music, A Song Is Born is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About A Song Is Born

Where can I watch A Song Is Born?

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Who stars in A Song Is Born?

A Song Is Born stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey, and was directed by Howard Hawks.

How long is A Song Is Born?

A Song Is Born has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes.

When did A Song Is Born come out?

A Song Is Born was released in 1948.

What genre is A Song Is Born?

A Song Is Born is a comedy and music film.

Is A Song Is Born worth watching?

A Song Is Born holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.