Born to Sing

Born to Sing

Hear the Thrilling BALLAD FOR AMERICANS

1942 · 82 min · ★ 5.4 · Crime, Action

A group of children put on a show in order to prove that a down and out musician was the real composer of a Broadway show's songs.

Directed by Edward Ludwig · Written by Franz Schulz

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