I Love to Singa

6.8

Jul 18 1936

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0h 8m

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Animation, Comedy, Music

I Love to Singa depicts the story of a young owl who wants to sing jazz, instead of the classical music that his German parents wish him to perform. The plot is a lighthearted tribute to Al Jolson's film The Jazz Singer.

Cast

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Billy Bletcher

Father (voice)

Tommy Bond

Owl Jolson (voice)

Johnnie Davis

Owl Jolson (singing voice)

Joe Dougherty

Stuttering Bird (voice)

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