
Something to Sing About
1937 · Movie · NR · 86 min · ★ 6.2
A New York bandleader journeys to Hollywood when he is offered a contract with a film studio, but he is determined to do things his own way.
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Details
- Years
- 1937
- Release date
- 1937-09-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 86 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (20 votes)
Themes
- musical
- bandleader
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Score, Adaptation or Treatment · 1938 · nominated
Cast & crew

James Cagney
as Terrence 'Terry' Rooney

Evelyn Daw
as Rita Wyatt

William Frawley
as Hank Mayers

Mona Barrie
as Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos

Gene Lockhart
as Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan

Philip Ahn
as Ito (Terry's servant)

Marek Windheim
as Mr. Farney (dialogue director)

Dwight Frye
as Mr. Easton (makeup supervisor)

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

Johnny Arthur
as Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur)
Directed by Victor Schertzinger