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Sing Boy Sing

  • 19581958
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
94
YOUR RATING
Lili Gentle and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)
  • Drama
  • Musical
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.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
94
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Henry Ephron
  • Writers
    • Claude Binyon
    • Paul Monash(story "The Singin' Idol")
  • Stars
    • Tommy Sands
    • Lili Gentle
    • Edmond O'Brien
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henry Ephron
  • Writers
    • Claude Binyon
    • Paul Monash(story "The Singin' Idol")
  • Stars
    • Tommy Sands
    • Lili Gentle
    • Edmond O'Brien
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Lili Gentle and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)
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    Lili Gentle in Sing Boy Sing (1958)
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    Lili Gentle, Josephine Hutchinson, and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)
    Edmond O'Brien and Tommy Sands in Sing Boy Sing (1958)

    Top cast

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    Tommy Sands
    Tommy Sands
    • Virgil Walkeras Virgil Walker
    Lili Gentle
    Lili Gentle
    • Leora Eastonas Leora Easton
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Joseph Sharkeyas Joseph Sharkey
    Nick Adams
    Nick Adams
    • C.K. Juddas C.K. Judd
    John McIntire
    John McIntire
    • Rev. Farley Walkeras Rev. Farley Walker
    Diane Jergens
    Diane Jergens
    • Pat Barryas Pat Barry
    Josephine Hutchinson
    Josephine Hutchinson
    • Caroline Walkeras Caroline Walker
    Jerry Paris
    Jerry Paris
    • Arnold Fisheras Arnold Fisher
    Tami Conner
    • Ginnieas Ginnie
    Regis Toomey
    Regis Toomey
    • Rev. Eastonas Rev. Easton
    Art Ford
    • Disc Jockeyas Disc Jockey
    Bill Randle
    • Disc Jockeyas Disc Jockey
    Biff Collie
    • Disc Jockeyas Disc Jockey
    Robert Adler
    Robert Adler
    • Neighboras Neighbor
    • (uncredited)
    Nesdon Booth
    • Police Desk Sergeantas Police Desk Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Marie Brown
    Marie Brown
    • Mrs. Fitzgeraldas Mrs. Fitzgerald
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Carter
    Harry Carter
    • Doormanas Doorman
    • (uncredited)
    Madge Cleveland
    • Miss Keyesas Miss Keyes
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Ephron
    • Writers
      • Claude Binyon
      • Paul Monash(story "The Singin' Idol")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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)

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    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!

    logicdropout@gmail.com
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    4
    • mcertonio
    • Aug 28, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1958 (Venezuela)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Singing Idol
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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