The Street Singer (1937)
Following an argument with his co-star during the rehearsals for a new stage show, famous singer Richard King walks out of the theatre, still wearing his ragged stage costume. Mistaken for a beggar, he’s taken in by a pair of street entertainers and joins their act incognito.
Director: Jean de Marguenat
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: March 1, 1937
Cast
- Arthur Tracy - Richard King
- Arthur Riscoe - Sam Green
- Margaret Lockwood - Jenny Green
- Hugh Wakefield - Hugh Newman
- Emile Boreo - Luigi
- Ellen Pollock - Gloria Weston
- Wally Patch - Policeman
- Ian McLean - Police Inspector
- John Deverell - James
- Marjan Rawicz - Specialty Act
Screenplay
- Reginald Arkell (Screenplay)
- Jean de Marguenat (Story)
- Paul Schiller (Story)
Cinematography: Henry Harris
Editing: Douglas Myers
Production: British National Films, Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jean de Marguenat
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Street Singer about?
- Following an argument with his co-star during the rehearsals for a new stage show, famous singer Richard King walks out of the theatre, still wearing his ragged stage costume. Mistaken for a beggar, he’s taken in by a pair of street entertainers and joins their act incognito.
- Who directed The Street Singer?
- The Street Singer was directed by Jean de Marguenat.
- Who stars in The Street Singer?
- The Street Singer stars Arthur Tracy, Arthur Riscoe, Margaret Lockwood, Hugh Wakefield, Emile Boreo, Ellen Pollock.
- How long is The Street Singer?
- The Street Singer has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Street Singer?
- The Street Singer is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was The Street Singer produced?
- The Street Singer was produced in United Kingdom.