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The Singing Kid 1936

Neurotic Broadway star Al Jackson confronts career disaster after an unexpected loss of his singing voice. Sent to the countryside to recuperate, he meets Ruth Haines, a warm‑hearted farm girl who also happens to be the caring aunt of the lively little Sybil. Their budding romance offers him hope and a chance at renewal.

Neurotic Broadway star Al Jackson confronts career disaster after an unexpected loss of his singing voice. Sent to the countryside to recuperate, he meets Ruth Haines, a warm‑hearted farm girl who also happens to be the caring aunt of the lively little Sybil. Their budding romance offers him hope and a chance at renewal.

Does The Singing Kid have end credit scenes?

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The Singing Kid does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Singing Kid

Explore the complete cast of The Singing Kid, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Maine Driver (uncredited)

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Davenport Rogers

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Agent Fulton (uncredited)

William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

Barney Hammond

Otis Harlan

Otis Harlan

Bank Clerk (uncredited)

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

Maid (uncredited)

Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins

Joe Eddy

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

Dana Lawrence

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Dr. Brown (uncredited)

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Al Jolson

Al Jolson

Al Jackson

George Beranger

George Beranger

Designer (uncredited)

Huey White

Huey White

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Charles Adler

Charles Adler

The Yacht Club Boys Member

Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson

Stagehand (uncredited)

Billy Mann

Billy Mann

The Yacht Club Boys Member

Joe Barton

Joe Barton

Proprietor (uncredited)

Joe King

Joe King

Dr. May

Roger Gray

Roger Gray

Panhandler (uncredited)

Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Bud (uncredited)

DeForest Covan

DeForest Covan

Dancer (uncredited)

Louise Franklin

Louise Franklin

Singer (uncredited)

Wini Shaw

Wini Shaw

Blackface Singer

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Bob Carey

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

J.A. Hanson (uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Glen Cavender

Stagehand (uncredited)

Leo White

Leo White

Man Wearing Top Hat (uncredited)

Tom McGuire

Tom McGuire

Policeman (uncredited)

Frank Mayo

Frank Mayo

Audience Member (uncredited)

Jack Durant

Jack Durant

Babe

Mildred Boyd

Mildred Boyd

Singer (uncredited)

Avanelle Harris

Avanelle Harris

Dancer (uncredited)

Jerry Mandy

Jerry Mandy

Stagehand (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Mike Lally

Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Emmett Vogan

Theater Ticket Clerk (uncredited)

Charles Sherlock

Charles Sherlock

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Edward Keane

Edward Keane

Agent Potter (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

Milton Kibbee

Train Ticket Clerk (uncredited)

Frank Mitchell

Frank Mitchell

Dope

George Hickman

George Hickman

Newsboy (uncredited)

Bessie Lyle

Bessie Lyle

Mammy (uncredited)

Don Downen

Don Downen

Call Boy (uncredited)

Sam Hayes

Sam Hayes

News Announcer (uncredited)

Rosalie Lincoln

Rosalie Lincoln

Dancer (uncredited)

Eunice Healey

Eunice Healey

Dancer (uncredited)

Tom Manning

Tom Manning

Stage Doorman (uncredited)

Alma Lloyd

Alma Lloyd

Receptionist (uncredited)

Sybil Jason

Sybil Jason

Sybil Haines

George Kelly

George Kelly

The Yacht Club Boys Member

Beverly Roberts

Beverly Roberts

Ruth Haines

Eddie Barefield

Eddie Barefield

Cab Calloway's Saxaphonist

Al Morgan

Al Morgan

Cab Calloway's Banjoist

Luther Hoobyar

Luther Hoobyar

Vendor (uncredited)

Jayne Manners

Jayne Manners

Dancer (uncredited)

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Cars Featured in The Singing Kid

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Ford

1930

Model A

Ford

1930

Model A

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unknown

Willys

1935

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The Singing Kid Themes and Keywords

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