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Sing Sinner Sing

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Sing Sinner Sing
DVD cover for film
Directed byHoward Christie
Written byWilson Collison (play Clip Joint)
Edward T. Lowe Jr. (adaptation and screenplay)
Produced byLarry Darmour (executive producer)
Phil Goldstone (producer)
StarringSee below
CinematographyIra H. Morgan
Edited byOtis Garrett
Release date
  • 1933 (1933)
Running time
74 minutes
66 minutes (American DVD)
CountryUnited States

Sing Sinner Sing is a 1933 American Pre-Code romantic drama film directed by Howard Christie.

Plot summary

Leila Hyams plays a singer who is accused of her husband's murder. At the time the movie was released, it was recognized as being loosely based on the 1932 Libby Holman-Zachary Smith Reynolds case.[1][2]

Cast

Various artists, such as Lionel Hampton and Marshal Royal, can be seen playing in bands in the film.[3]

Soundtrack

References

  1. ^ "Sing, Sinner, Sing: Moans, Groans, And Murder on a Gambling Ship," Newsweek (1933).
  2. ^ Determeyer, Eddy (2008). Rhythm Is Our Business: Jimmie Lunceford and the Harlem Express. University of Michigan Press. p. 65. ISBN 9780472033591.
  3. ^ Yanow, Scott (2004). Jazz on Film: The Complete Story of the Musicians & Music Onscreen. San Francisco: Backbeat Books. p. 196. ISBN 0-87930-783-8.