Hollywood on Parade No. A-1
Synopsis
In the first entry of this series, the show open with a troupe of dancing chorus girls getting a salute from crossed-eyed Ben Turpin. Then the master of ceremonies, Fredric March, brings on the various acts, starting with a pre-teen Mitzi Green), dressed as an adult and singing "Was That the Human Thing to Do?" , followed by Ginger Rogers and Jack Oakie singing-and-dancing to "The Girl Who Used to be You." Then the Three Brox Sisters do a triple imitation of Marlene Dietrich singing 'Falling in Love Again." 'Jack Duffy' does a drunken hillbilly bit involving a lamp post, the the finale has Eddie Peabody, playing a banjo for some chorus girls on a pedestal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Lewyn
- Original Title
- Hollywood on Parade No. A-1
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Louis Lewyn Productions, Paramount Publix Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Lewyn
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Lewyn
Director
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What is Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 about?
In the first entry of this series, the show open with a troupe of dancing chorus girls getting a salute from crossed-eyed Ben Turpin. Then the master of ceremonies, Fredric March, brings on the various acts, starting with a pre-teen Mitzi Green), dressed as an adult and singing "Was That the Human Thing to Do?" , followed by Ginger Rogers and Jack Oakie singing-and-dancing to "The Girl Who Used to be You." Then the Three Brox Sisters do a triple imitation of Marlene Dietrich singing 'Falling in Love Again." 'Jack Duffy' does a drunken hillbilly bit involving a lamp post, the the finale has Eddie Peabody, playing a banjo for some chorus girls on a pedestal.
Who directed Hollywood on Parade No. A-1?
Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 was directed by Louis Lewyn.
Who stars in Hollywood on Parade No. A-1?
The principal cast of Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 includes Fredric March, Mitzi Green, Ginger Rogers, Jack Oakie, Bobbe Brox.
When was Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 released and how long is it?
Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 10m.