The Hit Parade (1937)

The Hit Parade (1937)

Republic's star-studded production. A cast of screen and radio headliners. 1937-04-26 United States of America 83 Min. PG-13
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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?

Cast

Frances Langford is Ruth Allison
Ruth Allison
Phil Regan is Pete Garland
Pete Garland
Max Terhune is Rusty Callahan
Rusty Callahan
Edward Brophy is Mulrooney
Mulrooney
Louise Henry is Monica Barrett
Monica Barrett
Pert Kelton is Eadie White
Eadie White
Pierre Watkin is J. B. Hawley
J. B. Hawley
Monroe Owsley is Teddy Leeds
Teddy Leeds
William Demarest is Parole Officer
Parole Officer
George Givot is Herman