Say It with Songs (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1929, Say It with Songs is a music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Joe Lane, radio entertainer and songwriter, learns that the manager of the studio, Arthur Phillips, has made improper advances to his wife, Katherine. Infuriated, Lane engages him in a fight, and the encounter results in Phillips' accidental death. Joe goes to prison for a few years, and when he is released he visits his son, Little Pal, at school and is begged by him to run away together.
Who’s in it. Say It with Songs stars Al Jolson as Joe Lane, Davey Lee as Little Pal, Marian Nixon as Katherine Lane and Holmes Herbert as Dr. Robert Merrill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Say It with Songs has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Say It with Songs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Say It with Songs tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Say It with Songs (1929)?
- In US, Say It with Songs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Say It with Songs worth watching?
- Say It with Songs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Say It with Songs?
- Say It with Songs stars Al Jolson, Davey Lee, Marian Nixon, Holmes Herbert and Kenneth Thomson.
- When was Say It with Songs released?
- Say It with Songs was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.