Sing and Be Happy

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Sing and Be Happy
Sing and Be Happy poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by James Tinling
Screenplay by Lou Breslow
Ben Markson
John Patrick
Produced byMilton Feld
Starring Tony Martin
Leah Ray
Joan Davis
Helen Westley
Allan Lane
Dixie Dunbar
Cinematography Daniel B. Clark
Music byGene Rose
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • June 25, 1937 (1937-06-25)
Running time
64 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sing and Be Happy is a 1937 American comedy film directed by James Tinling and written by Lou Breslow, Ben Markson and John Patrick. The film stars Tony Martin, Leah Ray, Joan Davis, Helen Westley, Allan Lane and Dixie Dunbar. The film was released on June 25, 1937, by 20th Century Fox. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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  2. Sandra Brennan. "Sing and Be Happy (1937) - James Tinling | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved 2015-10-04.
  3. "Sing and Be Happy". Afi.com. Retrieved 2015-10-04.