Movie Description
The Hit Parade
(1937)Overview
Agent Pete Garland is fired by society singer Monica Barrett after he got her a new radio contract, because she thinks her lawyer friend Teddy Leeds fits in better with her social status. To get even, Pete wants to make an unknown singer into a star. He finds Ruth Allison, drives her hard through rehearsals and makes her a star. But she is worried about her past, something she hasn't told Pete: She's an ex-convict and jumped bail in order to keep her partners in crime out of it. Further she's in love with Pete, but feels that he's still carrying a torch for Monica. When Monica's popularity is decreasing, Pete is able to get Ruth a stint on the program, the result is Monica is fired and Ruth get her job, but Monica takes revenge by revealing Ruth's past. Ruth considers it is best for her to disappear before being arrested, but she has become a star in public opinion. Will she get Pete or will she go to prison again?
Featured Crew
- Director : Gus Meins
- Cast : Frances Langford,Phil Regan,Max Terhune,Edward Brophy,Louise Henry,Pert Kelton,Pierre Watkin,J. Farrell MacDonald,Monroe Owsley,Inez Courtney,William Demarest,George Givot,Sammy White,Paul "Mousie" Garner,Sam Wolfe,Richard Hakins,Duke Ellington,Eddy Duchin,Stanley Fields,Al Pearce,Arlene Harris
Cast
Ruth Allison
Pete Garland
Rusty Callahan
Mulrooney
Monica Barrett
Eadie White
J. B. Hawley
Sgt. O'Hara
Teddy Leeds
Tillie
Parole Officer
Herman
Dancer
Member, The Gentle Maniacs
Member, The Gentle Maniacs
Member, The Gentle Maniacs
Duke Ellington
Eddy Duchin
Bedtime Story Man
Al Pearce
Arlene 'Chatterbox' Harris
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Facts
Original TitleThe Hit Parade
Status Released
Release Information
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1937-04-26
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 23m
Production CompaniesRepublic Pictures
Genres
- Music
