To Beat the Band

To Beat the Band is a 1935 American romantic comedy directed by Benjamin Stoloff using a screenplay by Rian James based on a story by George Marion, Jr. The film stars Hugh Herbert, Helen Broderick, Roger Pryor, and Fred Keating, and features Johnny Mercer in a small role. Baritone Ronald Graham was a featured singer in the film. It was released by RKO Radio Pictures on November 8, 1935.

To Beat the Band
Directed by	Benjamin Stoloff Kenny Holmes (assistant)
Screenplay by	Rian James
Story by	George Marion, Jr.
Produced by	Zion Myers
Starring	Hugh Herbert Helen Broderick Roger Pryor Fred Keating
Cinematography	Nick Musuraca
Edited by	George Crone
Music by	Alberto Colombo
Production company	RKO Pictures
Distributed by	RKO Pictures
Release date	November 8, 1935 (1935-11-08) (US)[1]
Running time	70 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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