Hit Parade of 1941 is a 1940 American Republic Pictures film written by Bradford Ropes, F. Hugh Herbert and Maurice Leo and was directed by John H. Auer.
Shot from early August to September 1940, in the 1950s, the film was cut to 52 minutes to be shown on television as Romance and Rhythm
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Plot
A small radio station in Brooklyn, WPX, is saved from going bankrupt by a backer (Mary Boland), who agrees to invest money for television equipment if the owner (Kenny Baker) allows her dancing daughter Annabelle (Ann Miller) to dance and sing on the screen. Due to her voice, her singing needs to be dubbed by the owner's girlfriend, Pat Abbott (Frances Langford). Problems arise when the owner starts dating Annabelle.
Cast
Kenny Baker as David Farraday
Frances Langford as Pat Abbott
Hugh Herbert as Ferdinand Farraday
Ann Miller as Annabelle Potter
Patsy Kelly as Judy Abbott
Mary Boland as Emily Potter
Phil Silvers as Charlie Moore
Donald MacBride as Harrison
Franklin Pangborn as Carter
Emory Parnell as Policeman
Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals
Sterling Holloway as Elmer to Soda Jerk
Six Hits and a Miss as Singing Group
Academy Award Nominations
It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Song at the 13th Academy Awards with the song "Who Am I?", with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Walter Bullock. Also nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Score in the same ceremony for composer Cy Feuer.
Songs
Music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Walter Bullock
Who Am I?
Swing Low, Sweet Rhythm
The Little Old Lamp
In The Cool of the Evening
South American Ballet