Born to Sing(1942)
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Born to Sing Synopsis
A group of children put on a show in order to prove that a down and out musician was the real composer of a Broadway show's songs.
Born to Sing (1942) is a crime and action film directed by Edward Ludwig, released on February 18, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Virginia Weidler, Ray McDonald, Leo Gorcey and Douglas McPhail. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Ludwig
- Writers:
- Franz Schulz, Franz Schulz, Harry Clork
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Born to Sing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Virginia Weidler
as Patsy Eastman
Ray McDonald
as Steve
Leo Gorcey
as 'Snap' Collins
Douglas McPhail
as Murray Saunders
Rags Ragland
as 'Grunt'
Sheldon Leonard
as Pete Detroit
Henry O'Neill
as Frank Eastman
Larry Nunn
as Mike Conroy
Margaret Dumont
as Mrs. E. V. Lawson
Charles Lane
as Johnny
Ian Wolfe
as Critic
Darla Hood
as 'Quiz Kid'
Key crew
Directed by Edward Ludwig, written by Franz Schulz, Franz Schulz and Harry Clork.
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Born to Sing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Born to Sing – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Born to Sing?
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The main cast of Born to Sing (1942) includes Virginia Weidler, Ray McDonald, Leo Gorcey, Douglas McPhail and Rags Ragland. The film was directed by Edward Ludwig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born to Sing released?
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Born to Sing was released on February 18, 1942 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Born to Sing worth watching?
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Born to Sing (1942) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.