A Song Is Born (1948): movie guide

What is A Song Is Born about?

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.

Cast highlights

A Song Is Born features Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1948-10-19. Runtime: 113 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (48 votes). Genres: Comedy, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is A Song Is Born?

A Song Is Born is listed as Comedy, Music on TMDB.

How long is A Song Is Born?

A Song Is Born runs about 113 minutes.

Who stars in A Song Is Born?

Cast highlights include Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton.

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