The Hit Parade

The Hit Parade

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1937-04-26

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?

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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?

Released

1937-04-26

Runtime

83

Director

Gus Meins

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Music

Language

English

Production

Republic Pictures

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    Frances Langford

    Frances Langford
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    Phil Regan

    Phil Regan
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    Max Terhune

    Max Terhune
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    Edward Brophy

    Edward Brophy
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    Louise Henry

    Louise Henry
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    Pert Kelton

    Pert Kelton
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    Pierre Watkin

    Pierre Watkin
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    J. Farrell MacDonald

    J. Farrell MacDonald
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    Monroe Owsley

    Monroe Owsley
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    Inez Courtney

    Inez Courtney
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    William Demarest

    William Demarest
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    George Givot

    George Givot
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    Sammy White

    Sammy White
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    Paul "Mousie" Garner

    Paul "Mousie" Garner
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    Sam Wolfe

    Sam Wolfe
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    Richard Hakins

    Richard Hakins
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    Duke Ellington

    Duke Ellington
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    Eddy Duchin

    Eddy Duchin
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    Stanley Fields

    Stanley Fields
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    Al Pearce

    Al Pearce
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    Arlene Harris

    Arlene Harris