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      Crooner

      Released Aug 20, 1932 1h 4m Musical Comedy List
      Reviews Teddy (David Manners) dreams of being a big star, but is stuck in a mediocre band. Everything changes when the band's singer falls ill moments before an important gig and a drunken patron hands the soft-spoken Teddy a microphone. Teddy's singing is an instant hit, and before long he has struck out on his own. With the help of his girlfriend (Ann Dvorak) and a hungry publicist (Ken Murray), Teddy becomes a major star, but his increasingly arrogant attitude threatens to derail his career. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Pedestrian drama of the rise and fall of a singer is worth seeing for Ann Dvorak but little else. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member good pre-code depression era WB pic Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member So-so Warner Bros. drama with music. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member descent pre-code depression era drama. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Teddy (David Manners) dreams of being a big star, but is stuck in a mediocre band. Everything changes when the band's singer falls ill moments before an important gig and a drunken patron hands the soft-spoken Teddy a microphone. Teddy's singing is an instant hit, and before long he has struck out on his own. With the help of his girlfriend (Ann Dvorak) and a hungry publicist (Ken Murray), Teddy becomes a major star, but his increasingly arrogant attitude threatens to derail his career.
      Director
      Lloyd Bacon
      Screenwriter
      Charles Kenyon
      Distributor
      Warner Bros.
      Production Co
      First National Pictures
      Genre
      Musical, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Aug 20, 1932, Original
      Runtime
      1h 4m