Sing, You Sinners (1938)

Of the singing Beebe brothers, young Mike just wants to be a kid; responsible Dave wants to work in his garage and marry Martha; but feckless Joe thinks his only road to success is through ... See full summary »

Director:

Wesley Ruggles

Writers:

Claude Binyon (original story), Claude Binyon (screenplay)

Stars:

Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, Donald O'Connor

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview:
Bing Crosby	...	Joe Beebe
Fred MacMurray	...	David Beebe
Donald O'Connor	...	Mike Beebe
Elizabeth Patterson	...	Mrs. Daisy Beebe aka Mother Beebe
Ellen Drew	...	Martha Randall
John Gallaudet	...	Harry Ringmer
William Haade	...	Pete
Paul White	...	Filter, Stable Boy
Irving Bacon	...	Lecturer on Seals
Tom Dugan	...	Race Fan
Herbert Corthell	...	Nightclub Manager

Storyline

Of the singing Beebe brothers, young Mike just wants to be a kid; responsible Dave wants to work in his garage and marry Martha; but feckless Joe thinks his only road to success is through swapping and gambling. It seems the only thing all three can join in is their singing act, which Mike and Dave hate. Finally, all Joe's hopes are pinned on a race horse he's acquired, but it's a bigger gamble than his family knows. Hilarious sequence involving a lecturer on seals.

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Plot Keywords:

singing | brother | horse | garage | gambling | 

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Taglines:

You'll love the "Beebes"...They're the gol-darndest family! (original poster)

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 September 1938 (USA)

Also Known As:

Les bébés turbulents

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 15, 1940 with Bing Crosby reprising his film role.

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Connections

Referenced in The John Garfield Story (2003)

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Soundtracks

"SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER"
(uncredited)
Traditional hymn, sung by cast

User Reviews

My mother took my to see this movie. I was 7 years old.

I thought I was the luckiest kid alive. I sat in complete attendence of what was the best movie I can remember. It was very exciting to me and I think of it whenever I am depressed, because of It's upbeat outlook on life. I can stoll remember the words to the song "pocket Full Of Dreams" I've heard it played a few times,- once at the race track. I wish I could see it once more, or own a tape copy of it.