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Born To Sing

1942, Movie, NR, 82 mins

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Thin musical about a composer, despondent over the theft of his latest musical comedy effort, who is saved from suicide by three youngsters. Along with the composer's daughter, they manage to stage the production, and, with the help of a forceful cabbie, steal the audience from a rival composer. Weak, stupid story is just an excuse to stage the number "Ballad for Americans" (Earl Robinson, John Latouche), the rights to which MGM bought with the intent of constructing a pictu... read more leave a comment
Year: 1942
Rated NR

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Cast
Virginia Weidler: Patsy Eastman
Ray McDonald: Steve
Leo Gorcey: "Snap" Collins
Rags Ragland: Grunt
Douglas McPhail: Murray Saunders
Sheldon Leonard: Pete Detroit

 

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The Busby Berkeley-choreographed "Ballad For Americans" is a highlight of the MGM musical...
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Posted: 8/1/2008
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