Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (film)

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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
Directed by Lewis Milestone
Written by S.N.Behrman
Ben Hecht(story)
Starring Al Jolson
Frank Morgan
Madge Evans
Harry Langdon
Edgar Connor
Music by Richard Rodgers
Release date(s) February 3, 1933
Running time 82 min / 68 min. (re-release)
Language English
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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum (1933) is a Depression-era black-and-white musical comedy film directed by Lewis Milestone.

The film stars Al Jolson as Bumper, a popular New York tramp, and both romanticizes and satirizes the hobo lifsetyle that many people were forced into by the economic conditions of the time. It is often noted for its heavy Leftist overtones and freewheeling style. Amongst its supporting cast were Frank Morgan, silent comedian Harry Langdon and Keystone Kop Chester Conklin.

The music for the film was composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Lorenz Hart.