Priorities on Parade (1942)
THE FIRST BIG SWING SHOW OF THE SWING SHIFT!
Band leader Johnny Draper auditions his band, the Dixie Pixies, at the Eagle Aircraft Co., hoping to be hired to play for the workers in the plant. However, personnel manager E. V. Hartley can only offer them regular jobs, and when Johnny inspires the Dixie Pixies to work in the plant, lead singer and dancer Donna D'Arcy leaves the band for a singing job at the Club Martel in downtown Los Angeles.
Director: Albert S. Rogell
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: July 23, 1942
Cast
- Ann Miller - Donna D'Arcy
- Johnny Johnston - Johnny Draper
- Jerry Colonna - Jeep Jackson
- Betty Jane Rhodes - Lee Davis
- Barbara Jo Allen - Mariposa Ginsbotham
- Harry Barris - Harvey Erkimer
- Eddie Quillan - Sticks O'Hara
- Dave Willock - Push Gasper
- Nick Cockrane - Frank - Cornetist
- Rod Cameron - Stage Manager
Screenplay
- Frank Loesser (Lyricist)
- Herb Magidson (Lyricist)
- Art Arthur (Screenplay)
- Frank Loesser (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Daniel L. Fapp
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tap dancing, romance, riveter
More Films by Director: Albert S. Rogell
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Priorities on Parade about?
- Band leader Johnny Draper auditions his band, the Dixie Pixies, at the Eagle Aircraft Co., hoping to be hired to play for the workers in the plant. However, personnel manager E. V. Hartley can only offer them regular jobs, and when Johnny inspires the Dixie Pixies to work in the plant, lead singer and dancer Donna D'Arcy leaves the band for a singing job at the Club Martel in downtown Los Angeles.
- Who directed Priorities on Parade?
- Priorities on Parade was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
- Who stars in Priorities on Parade?
- Priorities on Parade stars Ann Miller, Johnny Johnston, Jerry Colonna, Betty Jane Rhodes, Barbara Jo Allen, Harry Barris.
- How long is Priorities on Parade?
- Priorities on Parade has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Priorities on Parade?
- Priorities on Parade is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Priorities on Parade produced?
- Priorities on Parade was produced in United States of America.