Hit Parade of 1941 (1940)
ROMANCE ... RHYTHM ... REVELRY. Combined to give you a musical extravaganza of matchless beauty and entertainment
In this musical, the second entry in a five-film series, a thrift shop owner sells his business and buys a small time radio station. He begins looking for sponsors. He finds one with a department store owner who will only lend him the money if he will allow his daughter, an aspiring tap-dancer and singer, to perform on the air. This is unfortunate as she is tone-deaf. To compensate, the owner hires a real singer to dub the daughter's voice. The singer and the owner's nephew fall in love and mayhem ensues. Songs include: the Oscar nominated "Who Am I?," "Swing Low Sweet Rhythm," "In The Cool of the Evening," "Make Yourself at Home," "The Swap Shop Song," "The Trading Post," "Sally," "Ramona," "Sweet Sue," "Dinah," "Margie," and "Mary Lou."
Cast
- Kenny Baker - David Farraday
- Frances Langford - Pat Abbott
- Ann Miller - Anabelle Potter
- Hugh Herbert - Ferdinand Farraday
- Mary Boland - Emily Potter
- Patsy Kelly - Judy Abbott
- Phil Silvers - Charlie Moore
- Franklin Pangborn - Carter
- Borrah Minevitch - Harmonica Rascals Leader
- Billy Bletcher - Radio Actor
Screenplay
- Bradford Ropes (Screenplay)
- F. Hugh Herbert (Screenplay)
- Maurice Leo (Screenplay)
- Walter Bullock (Lyricist)
Themes
Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos
Keywords
eccentric, suburb, uncle nephew relationship, mortgage
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hit Parade of 1941 about?
- In this musical, the second entry in a five-film series, a thrift shop owner sells his business and buys a small time radio station. He begins looking for sponsors. He finds one with a department store owner who will only lend him the money if he will allow his daughter, an aspiring tap-dancer and singer, to perform on the air. This is unfortunate as she is tone-deaf. To compensate, the owner hires a real singer to dub the daughter's voice. The singer and the owner's nephew fall in love and mayhem ensues. Songs include: the Oscar nominated "Who Am I?," "Swing Low Sweet Rhythm," "In The Cool of the Evening," "Make Yourself at Home," "The Swap Shop Song," "The Trading Post," "Sally," "Ramona," "Sweet Sue," "Dinah," "Margie," and "Mary Lou."
- Who directed Hit Parade of 1941?
- Hit Parade of 1941 was directed by John H. Auer.
- Who stars in Hit Parade of 1941?
- Hit Parade of 1941 stars Kenny Baker, Frances Langford, Ann Miller, Hugh Herbert, Mary Boland, Patsy Kelly.
- How long is Hit Parade of 1941?
- Hit Parade of 1941 has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Hit Parade of 1941?
- Hit Parade of 1941 is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Hit Parade of 1941 produced?
- Hit Parade of 1941 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hit Parade of 1941?
- The themes of Hit Parade of 1941 include: Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos.