The Hit Parade

The Hit Parade

1937
1h 23m
5.0

5.0/10

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"Republic's star-studded production. A cast of screen and radio headliners."

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?

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Republic Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date April 26, 1937
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0029003

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

Key Crew

Gus Meins
Director
Bradford Ropes
Screenplay
Samuel Ornitz
Screenplay