Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum

1933,

1h 22m,

Musical/

Comedy

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88%

8 Reviews

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250+ Ratings

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250+ Ratings

Bumper (Al Jolson) is a carefree hobo in New York City during the Great Depression who would rather be homeless than work. When he saves June Marcher (Madge Evans) from committing suicide, he feels a sense of pride. June takes to Bumper, having lost her memory of her past life and suicide attempt. As she starts to recover her memories, she realizes she loves the mayor, John Hastings (Frank Morgan). Although Bumper has feelings for her, he ultimately wants her to be happy.

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Pare Lorentz

Vanity Fair

Jun 5, 2019

The moral, which I meant to put briefly, is that even popular music should be presented by people who genuinely like and understand music.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Oct 10, 2009

B

A whimsical, offbeat and somewhat original Depression-era musical comedy.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Aug 4, 2005

3/5

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

Oct 23, 2004

5/5

Jolson's best acting; great Rodgers & Hart score; quirky rhymed dialogue

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Jan 30, 2004

4/5

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Oct 19, 2003

4.5/5

Even things that are more jarring than effective -- school children and teachers singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" with a cut on every syllable -- are unforgettable.

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Feb 1, 2019

The best musical comedy movie ever made!

Rey W

Mar 31, 2017

A unique & creaky early sound depression era musical that was somewhat of a comeback for Al Johnson star of the Jazz Singer 1927. The story of happy go lucky bum that has no issues with Skid Row since he is making the best of it. Everything changes when he unintentionally falls for bosses gal. Filled with many technical breakthroughs & despite its stage based dialogue it's an interesting film since few films focused on the depression whilst the nation was in it.

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Lewis Milestone

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Synopsis

Bumper (Al Jolson) is a carefree hobo in New York City during the Great Depression who would rather be homeless than work. When he saves June Marcher (Madge Evans) from committing suicide, he feels a sense of pride. June takes to Bumper, having lost her memory of her past life and suicide attempt. As she starts to recover her memories, she realizes she loves the mayor, John Hastings (Frank Morgan). Although Bumper has feelings for her, he ultimately wants her to be happy.

Director: Lewis Milestone
Producer: Lewis Milestone
Production Co: United Artists
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Feb 5, 2002
Runtime: 1h 22m

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