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The Singing Kid

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A singing star (Al Jolson) loses his voice and retreats to the country to plan a comeback.

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Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine The Singing Kid is a good evening's entertainment for those who like Al Jolson entertainment. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Bewildering, unfocused mess is ninety minutes that feel like an eternity. Jolson treads water by singing many of his old hits, and what little story there is feels like random script pages heavily padded with cut numbers from completely different musicals. As far as I could tell: Famous entertainer loses his voice, goes to the country with his gagwriters to recuperate, finds love (and success again). If there weren't so many scenes involving blackface, it'd be ideal Mystery Science Theater 3000 fodder. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Al jolson has always been one of my favorite singers Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Never heard of it so ill give it half. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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William Keighley

Director

Al Jolson

Al Jackson

Allen Jenkins

Joe Eddy

Sybil Jason

Sybil Haines

Lyle Talbot

Robert "Bob" Carey

Frank Mitchell

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Movie Info

Synopsis A singing star (Al Jolson) loses his voice and retreats to the country to plan a comeback.
Director
William Keighley
Production Co
Warner Brothers-First National Productions
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 21, 2009
Runtime
1h 25m