A talented songwriter gets his inspiration for songs from others and not from within himself. He is oblivious that he may harm other people when he uses their stories or their love for himself.
Charles Kaley
Roy Erskine
Ethelind Terry
Ardis Trevelyn
Cliff Edwards
Joe Lundeen
Marion Shilling
Nancy
Gwen Lee
Bessie
Benny Rubin
Phil
Drew Demorest
Edwards
Jack Byron
Mr. Millaire
Rita Flynn
Red Head
Hazel Craven
Blondie
Gino Corrado
Riccardi
Pauline Paquette
Marie
Iris Adrian
Lady In The Audience
Jack Benny
Voice on Radio
Ann Dvorak
Chorus Girl
Bill Elliott
Party-Goer
Eddie Kane
Song Publisher
Virginia Sale
Flirty Dowager
Larry Steers
Larry - Master of Ceremonies
Jack Harvey
Undetermined Role
Mary Doran
Roy's Ex-Sweetheart (uncredited)
Director
William Nigh
Director
Harry Beaumont
Lyricist
Arthur Freed
Lyricist
Ray Egan
Novel
Nell Martin
Writer
Crane Wilbur
Writer
Willard Mack
May 4, 2018
7
Roy is a competent songwriter, but he does not have ideas for great songs. He easily gets into relationships with women who find him very attractive and easy to talk to. Roy realizes that some of the stories he hears will make excellent song material. Although the material is given to him freely by a trusting, woman in love, he does not realize (or perhaps care) that he has no real right to the stories about others.
A very good early musical, including some color sequences. The audio quality and choreography are excellent. The sexual references are strong and only possible during this pre-code era. The plot is fairly simple, believable and well executed. The lead actor is sometimes a bit weak on delivery.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00