A New York tramp (Jolson) falls in love with the mayor's amnesiac girlfriend after rescuing her from a suicide attemptA New York tramp (Jolson) falls in love with the mayor's amnesiac girlfriend after rescuing her from a suicide attemptA New York tramp (Jolson) falls in love with the mayor's amnesiac girlfriend after rescuing her from a suicide attempt
Ernie Adams
- Man Thrown out of Apartment Building
- (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
- Assistant
- (uncredited)
Ted Billings
- Bum with Violin
- (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
- Bum
- (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
- Mayor's Chef
- (uncredited)
John George
- Bum
- (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin
- Len
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBecause "bum" in British slang is a vulgar term for the human rear end, the British Board of Film Censors refused to pass the film unless the title was changed. So the British release was called "Hallelujah, I'm a Tramp," a change which required re-recording and reshooting the opening number.
- GoofsA cameraman's arm is reflected in the partially opened window of the Mayor's limousine when the Mayor meets Bumper at the casino.
- Alternate versionsA re-dubbed and edited version (for UK release) called "Hallelujah, I'm A Tramp" frequently turns up on television. In this version the soundtrack is momentarily erased whenever the word 'bum' is sung!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The All Talking, All Singing, All Dancing Show (1973)
Featured review
Obscure but Enjoyable Rodgers & Hart Musical
The idea of rhythmic dialogue seems strange today, but was a short-lived fad in the early 30s (best example is the 3 Stooges first Columbia short: "Woman Haters")It works well in Halleleujah, I'm a Bum, since rhyming is only done in parts of the picture.
This was my first introduction to 30s musicals, and is now released on DVD. The "mistress situation" of the Mayor of New York keeping lovely Madge Evans in an apartment in the same building as his is rather interesting as well. Although a "dud" at the boxoffice in 1933, this picture has developed a cult following over the years. Jolson's starring movie career was over by the late 30's due to his ego, but he still has a major reputation as one of the greatest entertainers in history. This picture is a wonderful example of the wild enthusiasm of Hollywood's early talkie musicals with a moral to the story.
This was my first introduction to 30s musicals, and is now released on DVD. The "mistress situation" of the Mayor of New York keeping lovely Madge Evans in an apartment in the same building as his is rather interesting as well. Although a "dud" at the boxoffice in 1933, this picture has developed a cult following over the years. Jolson's starring movie career was over by the late 30's due to his ego, but he still has a major reputation as one of the greatest entertainers in history. This picture is a wonderful example of the wild enthusiasm of Hollywood's early talkie musicals with a moral to the story.
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- Mar 19, 2002
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- Also known as
- Happy-Go-Lucky
- Filming locations
- Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA(Central Park scenes)
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- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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