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It's Only A Paper Moon


Who sings the version of the song "It's Only a Paper Moon" found within the film?

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It sounds like Madeline Kahn singing it, but it could be a original
recording from the 30`s.
Its posible she did sing it and they didn`t put it in the credits because
they wanted her character to be trashy and unlikeable.(Not posible with any
Kahn role)She was the greatest actress that ever lived.

"Oh sweet mystery of life at last I found you!"

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I'm pretty sure it's an original recording from the 30's and not Ms. Kahn.
So many big bands are listed in the credits, but none attributed to each specific song in the movie (at least that I noticed). Maybe try Wikipedia for more info.

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it's peggy healy...

the record is from paul whiteman orchestra...

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Thank you very much eerken. :)

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