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Hit Parade of 1941

1940 American film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hit Parade of 1941
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Hit Parade of 1941 is a 1940 American film written by Bradford Ropes, F. Hugh Herbert and Maurice Leo and directed by John H. Auer. 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.[2]

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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.

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Cast

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

References

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