6.3The Hit Parade · 1937
The Hit Parade (1937) is a Music film directed by Gus Meins, starring Frances Langford, Phil Regan, Max Terhune.
Music
6.3Overview
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, Phil Regan, Max Terhune, Edward Brophy, Louise Henry, Pert Kelton, Pierre Watkin, J. Farrell MacDonald
Forgot the name of "The Hit Parade"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.
Find a movie by describing itFrequently asked
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?
When was "The Hit Parade" released?
The Hit Parade was released in 1937.
Who stars in "The Hit Parade"?
The cast includes Frances Langford, Phil Regan, Max Terhune, Edward Brophy.
