Hit of the Show
Synopsis
For fifteen years, vaudeville comedian "Twisty" has struggled for his big break, holding onto nothing but faith—and a small ivory elephant charm he believes brings him luck. One day, he’s summoned to the office of big-time producer Greening, certain that his moment has finally come.
Top Cast
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Joe E. Brown
Twisty
Gertrude Olmstead
Kathlyn Carson
William Bailey
Tremaine
Gertrude Astor
Trece
Ole M. Ness
Goldstein
Lee Shumway
Greening
William Francis Dugan
Teague
Ione Holmes
Charlotte Van
LeRoy Mason
Woody
Frank Mills
Barnes
Daphne Pollard
The Slavey
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
Carson
Katharine Irving
Grace Wearing the Tuxedo Outfit (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Allan Woolf
- Original Score
- Josiah Zuro
- Original Title
- Hit of the Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
Edgar Allan Woolf
Josiah Zuro
Robert Martin
George M. Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Ince
Director
Robert Martin
Director of Photography
George M. Arthur
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit of the Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hit of the Show about?
For fifteen years, vaudeville comedian "Twisty" has struggled for his big break, holding onto nothing but faith—and a small ivory elephant charm he believes brings him luck. One day, he’s summoned to the office of big-time producer Greening, certain that his moment has finally come.
Who directed Hit of the Show?
Hit of the Show was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in Hit of the Show?
The principal cast of Hit of the Show includes Joe E. Brown, Gertrude Olmstead, William Bailey, Gertrude Astor, Ole M. Ness.
When was Hit of the Show released and how long is it?
Hit of the Show was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Hit of the Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hit of the Show was composed by Josiah Zuro.