A Song Is Born
“...with the hottest men in music - beating out the rhythm with'm!”
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.
Where to watch A Song Is Born in United States
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Where is A Song Is Born streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About A Song Is Born
A Song Is Born is a 1948 English-language comedy and music film directed by Howard Hawks. The cast is led by Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
A Song Is Born was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 19, 1948, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Writers
- Thomas Monroe, Billy Wilder
- Release date
- October 19, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
A Song Is Born cast & crew
A Song Is Born was directed by Howard Hawks and written by Thomas Monroe and Billy Wilder.
The cast features 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, and Lionel Hampton as Lionel Hampton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, cinematography is by Gregg Toland, and it was produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
Is A Song Is Born worth watching?
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, A Song Is Born is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Song Is Born
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Cast of A Song Is Born
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
Ford Washington Lee
Buck
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
Bubbles
Page Cavanaugh
Page Cavanaugh
Al Viola
Al Viola
A Song Is Born — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Song Is Born in United States?
A Song Is Born is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is A Song Is Born on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — A Song Is Born is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is A Song Is Born in?
A Song Is Born is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is A Song Is Born rated?
A Song Is Born is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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