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?
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
Screenplay
- Bradford Ropes (Screenplay)
- Bradford Ropes (Story)
- Samuel Ornitz (Screenplay)
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
radio, musical
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hit Parade about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Hit Parade?
- The Hit Parade was directed by Gus Meins.
- Who stars in The Hit Parade?
- The Hit Parade stars Frances Langford, Phil Regan, Max Terhune, Edward Brophy, Louise Henry, Pert Kelton.
- How long is The Hit Parade?
- The Hit Parade has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Hit Parade?
- The Hit Parade is a Music film.
- Where was The Hit Parade produced?
- The Hit Parade was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Hit Parade?
- The themes of The Hit Parade include: Musical Spectacle.