Sing Boy Sing

19581958
1h 30m

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Lili Gentle and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)

Manager Joseph Sharkey discovers a naive Virgil Walker who has an incredible vocal talent. Sharkey takes Virgil away from his humble beginnings, changes his appearance and turns him into a n... Read allManager Joseph Sharkey discovers a naive Virgil Walker who has an incredible vocal talent. Sharkey takes Virgil away from his humble beginnings, changes his appearance and turns him into a nationwide singing sensation.Manager Joseph Sharkey discovers a naive Virgil Walker who has an incredible vocal talent. Sharkey takes Virgil away from his humble beginnings, changes his appearance and turns him into a nationwide singing sensation.

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6.2/10

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Director
- Henry Ephron
Writers
- Claude Binyon
- Paul Monash(story "The Singin' Idol")
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Edmond O'Brien and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)

Diane Jergens and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)

Lili Gentle, Diane Jergens, Edmond O'Brien, Jerry Paris, and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)

Nick Adams, Lili Gentle, Josephine Hutchinson, Edmond O'Brien, Tommy Sands, and Regis Toomey in Sing Boy Sing (1958)

Lili Gentle, Josephine Hutchinson, and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)

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Director
- Henry Ephron
Writers
- Claude Binyon
- Paul Monash(story "The Singin' Idol")
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Trivia
Closely patterned on the rise to fame of Elvis Presley, Colonel Tom Parker was reported to be none too happy with the portrayal of the shifty manager; even the name "Sharkey" not only rhymed but had overtones of "shark"

Goofs
Virgil's aunt refers to herself as Caro-LINE (long I sound), and so do others in the cast. However, Virgil calls her Caro-LYNN (short i sound) throughout, even on the phone just after she pronounces her own name "her way."

Quotes
Joseph Sharkey: [in recording studio] Hey, that was OK, kid.
Virgil Walker: It really was?
Joseph Sharkey: Yea, sure. Why, is something bothering you?
Virgil Walker: I don't know. Maybe I need my audience.
Joseph Sharkey: I'm your audience.
Virgil Walker: I guess I miss the screamin'. Why don't you scream a little, Mr. Sharkey?
Joseph Sharkey: Yeah sure, next time I'm 16.

Connections
Featured in Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000)

Soundtracks
That's All I Want from You
Written by Fritz Rotter (as M. Rotha)

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7/10

A movie show casing talents of an unknown masterful entertainer

I am enjoying movies from a different era however, I find that yesterday's problems are relevant of today's. Interesting that the only comment was from a Christian that feels the movie was picking on his religion?

It seems every Christian Hi-Jacks the word for their religion only. If the last comment did not bring Christianity into a movie review maybe Christians would not be portrayed as extremists.

The extremely talented actor/singer was also a Christian, REMEMBER? as was the Character, Caroline the person that counseled him to live his own life and singing is not sinning.

I am happy I was introduced to such a talented performer in this movie AND yes I have also witnessed extremism on both sides.

Lets enjoy the movie like my grandmother would say!

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