The Hit Parade
1937, English. Directed by Gus Meins.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gus MeinsDirector
- Frances LangfordRuth Allison
- Phil ReganPete Garland
- Max TerhuneRusty Callahan
- Edward BrophyMulrooney
- Louise HenryMonica Barrett
- Pert KeltonEadie White
- Pierre WatkinJ. B. Hawley
- J. Farrell MacDonaldSgt. O'Hara
- Monroe OwsleyTeddy Leeds
- Inez CourtneyTillie
- William DemarestParole Officer
- George GivotHerman
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bradford Ropes, Samuel Ornitz
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The Hit Parade runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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The Hit Parade is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Hit Parade isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1937. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Hit Parade?
The Hit Parade (1937) was directed by Gus Meins and stars Frances Langford, Phil Regan, Max Terhune.