
The Hit Parade
The Hit Parade
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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Cast
Al Pearceas Al Pearce
Arlene Harrisas Arlene 'Chatterbox' Harris
Edward Brophyas Mulrooney
Frances Langfordas Ruth Allison
Monroe Owsleyas Teddy Leeds
Sammy Whiteas Dancer
Eddy Duchinas Eddy Duchin
Max Terhuneas Rusty Callahan
Louise Henryas Monica Barrett
Pert Keltonas Eadie White
Pierre Watkinas J. B. Hawley
J. Farrell MacDonaldas Sgt. O'Hara
Stanley Fieldsas Bedtime Story Man
Phil Reganas Pete Garland
Inez Courtneyas Tillie
William Demarestas Parole Officer
George Givotas Herman
Paul "Mousie" Garneras Member, The Gentle Maniacs
Duke Ellingtonas Duke Ellington
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