Sing and Be Happy (series)

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Sing and Be Happy is a series of animated sing-along films produced by Universal Pictures. [1] The first film in the series was released in 1946.

Harold James Moore was a director of the films. He also directed The Singing Narners [2] and the 17-minute documentary Harnessed Lightning about a Kentucky horse farm. [3]

Sing and Be Happy featured Jane Pickens.

Leonard Anderson was an editor for the films. [4] He also produced films featuring African American performers.

Filmography

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References

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