The Hit Parade 87 years old
Republic's star-studded production. A cast of screen and radio headliners.
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?
Credits
The Hit Parade Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| J. Farrell MacDonald He was 61, 77 years old when he died | as Sgt. O'Hara |
| Edward Brophy He was 42, 65 years old when he died | as Mulrooney |
| George Givot He was 34, 81 years old when he died | as Herman |
| Sammy White He was 42, 65 years old when he died | as Dancer |
| William Demarest He was 45, 91 years old when he died | as Parole Officer |
| Pierre Watkin He was 47, 70 years old when he died | as J. B. Hawley |
| Pert Kelton She was 29, 61 years old when she died | as Eadie White |
| Inez Courtney She was 29, 67 years old when she died | as Tillie |
| Monroe Owsley He was 36, 36 years old when he died | as Teddy Leeds |
| Louise Henry She was 139, 168 years old when she died | as Monica Barrett |
| Phil Regan He was 30, 89 years old when he died | as Pete Garland |
| Duke Ellington He was 37, 75 years old when he died | as Duke Ellington |
| Max Terhune He was 46, 82 years old when he died | as Rusty Callahan |
| Frances Langford She was 24, 92 years old when she died | as Ruth Allison |
The Hit Parade Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Bradford Ropes as Screenplay. He was 32 (61) years old when He died | Writing |
| Bradford Ropes as Story. He was 32 (61) years old when He died | Writing |
| Harry Ruskin as Additional Dialogue. He was 43 (75) years old when He died | Crew |
| Samuel Ornitz as Screenplay. He was 46 (66) years old when He died | Writing |
| Gus Meins as Director. He was 44 (47) years old when He died | Directing |
The Hit Parade (87 years)
Republic's star-studded production. A cast of screen and radio headliners.
- Release day: Monday, April 26, 1937
- Runtime: 83 minutes