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Crooner

  • 19321932
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
169
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
158,812
83,874
Claire Dodd and David Manners in Crooner (1932)
ComedyDramaMusic
Story of a saxophonist and his rise to fame as a singing star.Story of a saxophonist and his rise to fame as a singing star.Story of a saxophonist and his rise to fame as a singing star.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
169
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
158,812
83,874
  • Director
    • Lloyd Bacon
  • Writers
    • Charles Kenyon(screenplay)
    • Rian James(story)
  • Stars
    • David Manners
    • Ann Dvorak
    • Ken Murray
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lloyd Bacon
  • Writers
    • Charles Kenyon(screenplay)
    • Rian James(story)
  • Stars
    • David Manners
    • Ann Dvorak
    • Ken Murray
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Ann Dvorak and David Manners in Crooner (1932)
    Ann Dvorak and David Manners in Crooner (1932)
    David Manners in Crooner (1932)
    Virginia Dabney, Ann Dvorak, Muriel Gordon, David Manners, Ken Murray, Sheila Terry, Mary Treen, and Louise De Friese in Crooner (1932)
    Sumner Getchell, John Harron, William Janney, Teddy Joyce, David Manners, Clarence Nordstrom, Donald Novis, Edward J. Nugent, and Allen Vincent in Crooner (1932)
    Ann Dvorak, David Manners, and Ken Murray in Crooner (1932)
    Ann Dvorak and David Manners in Crooner (1932)
    Ann Dvorak, David Manners, and Ken Murray in Crooner (1932)

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    David Manners
    David Manners
    • Ted 'Teddy' Taylor
    Ann Dvorak
    Ann Dvorak
    • Judith 'Judy' Mason
    Ken Murray
    Ken Murray
    • Peter Sturgis
    J. Carrol Naish
    J. Carrol Naish
    • Nick Meyer
    • (as J. Carroll Naish)
    Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee
    • Mike the Drunk with Megaphone
    Claire Dodd
    Claire Dodd
    • Mrs. Constance Brown
    Allen Vincent
    Allen Vincent
    • Ralph - Band Member
    Edward J. Nugent
    Edward J. Nugent
    • Henry - Band Member
    William Janney
    William Janney
    • Pat - Band Member
    Teddy Joyce
    • Mack - Band Member
    Luis Alberni
    Luis Alberni
    • Tamborini
    • (uncredited)
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Man on Dance Floor
    • (uncredited)
    Herman Bing
    Herman Bing
    • Vaudevillian with Dachshunds
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Byron
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Chefe
    • Nightclub Dance Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Virginia Dabney
    Virginia Dabney
    • Girl in Nightclub
    • (uncredited)
    Louise De Friese
    • Nightclub Girl
    • (uncredited)
    James Donlan
    • Non-Fan with Radio
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lloyd Bacon
    • Writers
      • Charles Kenyon(screenplay)
      • Rian James(story)
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    • Trivia
      Donald Novis provided David Manners's singing voice. Rudy Vallee was originally considered, but his contract at the time prevented his participation in this film. Having Manners "sing" through a megaphone was a clever way to cover the dubbing.
    • Soundtracks
      Sweethearts Forever
      (uncredited)

      Music by Cliff Friend

      Lyrics by Irving Caesar

      Performed by David Manners and band

      Played and sung often throughout the picture

      Copyright 1932 by M. Witmark & Sons

    User reviews13

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    7/10
    singer wants to make it big in showbiz
    Ken Murray.... started out in a few film roles and tv roles, but quickly moved into a "behind the scenes" role; he ended up filming many of the stars on the sets and about town with their family, kind of an early paparazzi. This one stars David Manners and the band trying to make a go of it in a nightclub, but when they use a megaphone to project his voice, "Ted" (Manners) really takes off as a singer. Guy Kibbee, Claire Dodd, and Anne Dvorak were hollywood regulars in the 1930s and 1940s. pretty good story line. moves along without problems. love story. hollywood. show biz. good film, if a little uneven. Directed by Lloyd Bacon, who had worked at all the various studios. Didn't win any oscars, but sure made some great films along the way (humphrey bogart, bette davis !) this one is a good one.
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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A media voz
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • First National Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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