Something to Sing About (1937)
Cult Classics
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Classics, History
Something to Sing About (1937) stars James Cagney as Terry Rooney, a successful New York bandleader who is lured to Hollywood to make it big in pictures. When studio executives try to manipulate his public image and suppress his identity to manufacture a star, Terry pushes back against the system. A sharp satire of the film industry, this musical comedy blends behind-the-scenes antics with catchy musical numbers and features Cagney in rare song-and-dance form. Directed by Victor Schertzinger and produced by Grand National Pictures, this cult favorite is celebrated for its wit, charm, and Cagney’s electric performance.
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