Hats Off
"Tops in Youth...Melody...Charm"
Originally released in 1936. Hats Off is a music/comedy film. directed by Boris Petroff. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mae Clarke, John Payne, and Helen Lynd
Synopsis
The first musical comedy from the Grand National assembly line, Hats Off stars John Payne and Mae Clarke as rival press agents Jimmy Maxwell and Jo Allen. Both have been assigned to stir up publicity for separate expositions at the 1936 Texas Centennial (newsreel footage of which predominates throughout the film's short running time). To throw Jimmy off the track, Jo pretends to be a schoolteacher, but by the time the ruse has been revealed, the two leading characters have fallen in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
3.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Grand National Pictures
- Boris Petroff Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hats Off about?
The first musical comedy from the Grand National assembly line, Hats Off stars John Payne and Mae Clarke as rival press agents Jimmy Maxwell and Jo Allen. Both have been assigned to stir up publici...
Who directed Hats Off?
Hats Off was directed by Boris Petroff.
How long is Hats Off?
Hats Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Hats Off released?
Hats Off was released on December 5, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hats Off?
The main cast of Hats Off includes Mae Clarke, John Payne, Helen Lynd, Luis Alberni, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.