The Hit Parade is a 1937 American musical film directed by Gus Meins and written by Bradford Ropes, Samuel Ornitz and Harry Ruskin.
The film stars Frances Langford, Phil Regan, Max Terhune, Edward Brophy, Louise Henry and Pert Kelton.
[1][2][3] Republic later reissued the film in 67 minute length as I'll Reach for a Star.
Pete Garland gets fired by singer Monica Barrett, and out of spite finds Ruth Allison and decides to make her a star, he succeeds, but Ruth has some dark secrets.
Music by Milton Ager Lyrics by Jack Yellen Performed by Carl Hoff & The Hit Parade Orchestra Written by Duke Ellington Performed by Ivie Anderson and the Duke Ellington Orchestra Music by Sam H. Stept Lyrics by Ned Washington Sung by Sammy White Danced by Sammy White with chorus Music by Alberto Colombo Danced by Frances Langford and Pert Kelton Music by Lou Handman Lyrics by Walter Hirsch Sung by Frances Langford Music by Sam H. Stept Lyrics by Ned Washington Sung by Phil Regan Reprised by Frances Langford Music by Lou Handman Lyrics by Walter Hirsch Sung by Frances Langford Music by Johann Strauss Arranged by Eddy Duchin played by Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra Danced by Galante and Leonarda Music by Lou Handman Lyrics by Walter Hirsch Sung by Frances Langford Written by Cliff Friend and Matty Malneck Performed by the Tic-Toc Girls, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra and Carl Hoff & The Hit Parade Orchestra with chorus Music by Sam H. Stept Lyrics by Ned Washington Sung by Phil Regan and Frances Langford Music by Sam H. Stept