A Song Is Born
"...with the hottest men in music - beating out the rhythm with'm!"
Originally released in 1948. A Song Is Born is a comedy/music film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, and Benny Goodman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (45 votes)
Budget
$2.4M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,400,000
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 boy...
Who directed A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was A Song Is Born released?
A Song Is Born was released on October 19, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Song Is Born?
The main cast of A Song Is Born includes Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong.