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?
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.17 |
Directed By
Gus Meins
Crew
Gus Meins
Bradford Ropes
Samuel Ornitz
Bradford Ropes
Harry Ruskin
TOP CAST
Frances Langford
Ruth Allison
Phil Regan
Pete Garland
Max Terhune
Rusty Callahan
Edward Brophy
Mulrooney
Louise Henry
Monica Barrett
Pert Kelton
Eadie White
Pierre Watkin
J. B. Hawley
J. Farrell MacDonald
Sgt. O'Hara
Monroe Owsley
Teddy Leeds
Inez Courtney
Tillie
William Demarest
Parole Officer
George Givot
Herman
Sammy White
Dancer
Paul 'Mousie' Garner
Member, The Gentle Maniacs
Sam Wolfe
Member, The Gentle Maniacs
Richard Hakins
Member, The Gentle Maniacs
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Eddy Duchin
Eddy Duchin
Stanley Fields
Bedtime Story Man
Al Pearce
Al Pearce
Arlene Harris
Arlene 'Chatterbox' Harris
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