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Something to Sing About

1937·US
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
ComedyRomance

James Cagney has a rare chance to show his song-and-dance-man roots in this low-budget tale of a New York bandleader struggling with a Hollywood studio boss.

James Cagney has a rare chance to show his song-and-dance-man roots in this low-budget tale of a New York bandleader struggling with a Hollywood studio boss.

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Cast

James Cagney

James Cagney

Terrence 'Terry' Rooney

Evelyn Daw

Evelyn Daw

Rita Wyatt

William Frawley

William Frawley

Hank Mayers

Mona Barrie

Mona Barrie

Stephanie 'Steffie' Hajos

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Bennett O. 'B.O.' Regan

Philip Ahn

Philip Ahn

Ito (Terry's servant)

Marek Windheim

Marek Windheim

Mr. Farney (dialogue director)

Dwight Frye

Dwight Frye

Mr. Easton (makeup supervisor)

John 'Skins' Miller

John 'Skins' Miller

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

Johnny Arthur

Johnny Arthur

Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur)

William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Mr. Blaine

Kathleen Lockhart

Kathleen Lockhart

Miss Amy Robbins

James Newill

James Newill

Jimmy - Band Member

Harry Barris

Harry Barris

Pinky - Band Pianist

Crew

John Stumar

cinematographer

Austin Parker

writer

Myrl Alderman

composer

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