Ding Dong Williams (1946)
Ding Dong Williams, a clarinet player who can neither read nor write music is employed at a motion picture studio. The studio plans to use him and his six-piece band but his musical deficiencies are discovered and the plan scrapped. But the secretary of the head of the music department intercedes on his behalf and he is given a chance in the film.
Director: William Berke
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: April 15, 1946
Cast
- Glen Vernon - Ding Dong Williams
- Marcy McGuire - Miss Angela Jones
- Felix Bressart - Hugo Meyerheld
- Anne Jeffreys - Vanessa Page
- James Warren - Steve Moore
- William B. Davidson - Mr. Saul Dana
- Tommy Noonan - Zang
- Cliff Nazarro - Zing
- Ruth Lee - Laura Cooper
- Jason Robards Sr. - Director Kenmore
Screenplay
- Brenda Weisberg (Screenplay)
- M. Coates Webster (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Frank Redman
Editing: Les Millbrook
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
clarinet, musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ding Dong Williams about?
- Ding Dong Williams, a clarinet player who can neither read nor write music is employed at a motion picture studio. The studio plans to use him and his six-piece band but his musical deficiencies are discovered and the plan scrapped. But the secretary of the head of the music department intercedes on his behalf and he is given a chance in the film.
- Who directed Ding Dong Williams?
- Ding Dong Williams was directed by William Berke.
- Who stars in Ding Dong Williams?
- Ding Dong Williams stars Glen Vernon, Marcy McGuire, Felix Bressart, Anne Jeffreys, James Warren, William B. Davidson.
- How long is Ding Dong Williams?
- Ding Dong Williams has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Ding Dong Williams?
- Ding Dong Williams is a Comedy, Romance, Music film.
- Where was Ding Dong Williams produced?
- Ding Dong Williams was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ding Dong Williams?
- The themes of Ding Dong Williams include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.