Singing in the Dark (1956)

Singing in the Dark (1956) poster

Leo, a holocaust survivor who suffers from total amnesia, comes to the U.S. and works as a hotel desk clerk. One night while a comedian who owns a bar in the hotel gives him a drink, he breaks out in song and discovers a great voice. Under a psychiatrist's treatment, and because of a blow to the head by some hoodlums, he realizes his name is David and that he was the son of a great Jewish Cantor, and gradually recovers his memory of losing his parents. He gives up a promising career singing in nightclubs to return to the synagogue.

Director: Max Nosseck
Genre: Music, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Abe Ellstein
Cinematography: Arndt von Rautenfeld, Boris Kaufman
Editing: Leonard Anderson, Marc Sorkin
Production: A.N.O. Productions Inc.
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Max Nosseck
More Films in Genre: Music, Drama, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Singing in the Dark about?
Leo, a holocaust survivor who suffers from total amnesia, comes to the U.S. and works as a hotel desk clerk. One night while a comedian who owns a bar in the hotel gives him a drink, he breaks out in song and discovers a great voice. Under a psychiatrist's treatment, and because of a blow to the head by some hoodlums, he realizes his name is David and that he was the son of a great Jewish Cantor, and gradually recovers his memory of losing his parents. He gives up a promising career singing in nightclubs to return to the synagogue.
Who directed Singing in the Dark?
Singing in the Dark was directed by Max Nosseck.
Who stars in Singing in the Dark?
Singing in the Dark stars Moyshe Oysher, Phyllis Hill, Joey Adams, Henry Sharp, Mickey Knox, Dave Starr.
How long is Singing in the Dark?
Singing in the Dark has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Singing in the Dark?
Singing in the Dark is a Music, Drama, Crime film.
Where was Singing in the Dark produced?
Singing in the Dark was produced in Germany, United States of America.