Summaries

Agent Pete Garland (Phil Regan) is fired by society singer Monica Barrett (Louise Henry) after he got her a new radio contract, because she thinks her lawyer friend Teddy Leeds (Monroe Ownsley) fits in better with her social status. To get even, Pete wants to make an unknown singer into a star. He finds Ruth Allison (Francrs Langhord), drives her hard through rehearsals and makes her a star. But she is worried about her past, something she hasn't told Pete: She's an ex-convict and jumped bail in order to keep her partners in crime out of it. Further she's in love with Pete, but feels that he's still carrying a torch for Monica. When Monica's popularity is decreasing, Pete is able to get Ruth a stint on the program, the result is Monica is fired and Ruth get her job, but Monica takes revenge by revealing Ruth's past. Ruth considers it is best for her to disappear before being arrested, but she has become a star in public opinion. Will she get Pete or will she go to prison again ?—Stephan Eichenberg <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • song
  • singer
  • singing
  • actor shares last name with character
  • actor shares first and last name with character
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Music
Release date Apr 25, 1937
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Republic Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Republic Pictures (I)

Box office

Budget $500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 23m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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