The Hit Parade (1937)
The Hit Parade (1937)
Republic's star-studded production. A cast of screen and radio headliners.
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?

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Cast

Frances Langford Frances Langford As: Ruth Allison
Phil Regan Phil Regan As: Pete Garland
Max Terhune Max Terhune As: Rusty Callahan
Edward Brophy Edward Brophy As: Mulrooney
Louise Henry Louise Henry As: Monica Barrett
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Storyline

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?


Tagline: Republic's star-studded production. A cast of screen and radio headliners.
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Music

Language: English

Release Date: 26 April 1937

Country: US

Runtime: 83m

Company Credits

Company: Republic Pictures

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Cast

Frances Langford

Frances Langford

Ruth Allison

Phil Regan

Phil Regan

Pete Garland

Max Terhune

Max Terhune

Rusty Callahan

Edward Brophy

Edward Brophy

Mulrooney

Louise Henry

Louise Henry

Monica Barrett

Pert Kelton

Pert Kelton

Eadie White

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

J. B. Hawley

J. Farrell MacDonald

J. Farrell MacDonald

Sgt. O'Hara

Monroe Owsley

Monroe Owsley

Teddy Leeds

Inez Courtney

Inez Courtney

Tillie

William Demarest

William Demarest

Parole Officer

George Givot

George Givot

Herman

Sammy White

Sammy White

Dancer

Paul 'Mousie' Garner

Paul 'Mousie' Garner

Member, The Gentle Maniacs

Sam Wolfe

Sam Wolfe

Member, The Gentle Maniacs

Richard Hakins

Richard Hakins

Member, The Gentle Maniacs

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Eddy Duchin

Eddy Duchin

Eddy Duchin

Stanley Fields

Stanley Fields

Bedtime Story Man

Al Pearce

Al Pearce

Al Pearce

Arlene Harris

Arlene Harris

Arlene 'Chatterbox' Harris

Directed By

Gus Meins

Gus Meins

Director

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Lighting

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Other Crew

Harry Ruskin

Harry Ruskin

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