Can't Help Singing (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1944, Can't Help Singing is a western film directed by Frank Ryan, running about 90 minutes. “LOVELY is the Word! DEANNA in TECHNICOLOR for the First Thrilling Time! with the Miracle Melodies of JEROME KERN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With the California Gold Rush beginning, Senator Frost's singing daughter Caroline loves a young army officer; the Senator can't stand him, and has him sent to California. Headstrong Caroline follows him by train, riverboat, and covered wagon, gaining companions en route: a vagrant Russian prince and gambler Johnny Lawlor, who just might take her mind off the army.
Who’s in it. Can't Help Singing stars Deanna Durbin as Caroline Frost, Robert Paige as Johnny Lawlor, Akim Tamiroff as Prince Gregory Stroganovsky and David Bruce as Latham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Can't Help Singing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Can't Help Singing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Can't Help Singing tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Can't Help Singing (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Can't Help Singing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Can't Help Singing worth watching?
- Can't Help Singing holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Can't Help Singing?
- Can't Help Singing stars Deanna Durbin, Robert Paige, Akim Tamiroff, David Bruce and Leonid Kinskey.
- When was Can't Help Singing released?
- Can't Help Singing was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.