Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #98876 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-05-15

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New York bandleader Terry Rooney (James Cagney) is offered a movie contract so he packs up and heads off to Hollywood. Once there, Rooney sets out to do things his own way and resists the trappings of "star treatment". Taking this as a sign of arrogance, the studio head tells the staff to keep the success of Rooney's first film from him to prevent an increase in his attitude. Meanwhile, after finishing his first film, Rooney heads off on a South Seas honeymoon and returns to find him a sensation which causes comedic results.

Customer Reviews

A slight musical featuring Cagney dancing
"Something to Sing About" is a slight musical made by Jimmy Cagney after his first break from Warner Brothers in 1936. Produced without the expertise and resources of a large studio, it is a modest affair which focuses on its enigmatic star in a song and dance role. The music is pleasant, Cagney's dancing is always entertaining and there are some good songs with delightful arrangements. The plot takes band leader Cagney to Hollywood to become a star and it is entirely believable that some of the pot shots at stardom came from Cagney's own experiences. The film has some nice ideas but the pace is lethargic compared to the dynamic Warner's product and the editing is sub standard. Sure enough, Cagney returned to Warner's for his next film!

The film has been in the public domain for a long time and the print is mediocre. The DVD contains no extras.

Lesser Known Cagney Musical
Something to Sing About is lesser known than Cagney's other musical endeavors, but it is every bit as good. His ranges as both a comedian and a dancer are on display here.

Watch him dance across faux piano keys and you'll believe he's actually making them sing! His foot work is mesmerizing. It is especially gratifying to watch when you consider that Cagney always considered himself a "song and dance man" first and foremost. You'll agree when you watch this.