Commentary
I’m always on the lookout for hidden gems from the Golden Era of Hollywood. It’s amazing how many now-forgotten movies feature great performances from the early careers of famous entertainers. “Sing, You Sinners” is just such a film. Released in 1938, it’s the story of three brothers, played by Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, and Donald O’Connor—all younger than you’ve probably ever seen them before.
This is before Bing Crosby made “Holiday Inn,” “Goin’ My Way,” and “White Christmas.” It’s before Fred MacMurray was in “Double Indemnity,” TV series “My Three Sons,” and the 1960s Disney live action films. It’s also before Donald O’Connor was in the “Francis the Talking Mule” film series and “Singin’ in the Rain.”…