The Hit Parade
"Republic's star-studded production. A cast of screen and radio headliners."
Originally released in 1937. The Hit Parade is a music film. directed by Gus Meins. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frances Langford, Phil Regan, and Max Terhune
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ev...
Who directed The Hit Parade?
The Hit Parade was directed by Gus Meins.
How long is The Hit Parade?
The Hit Parade has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Hit Parade released?
The Hit Parade was released on April 26, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hit Parade?
The main cast of The Hit Parade includes Frances Langford, Phil Regan, Max Terhune, Edward Brophy, Louise Henry.