Hats Off
“Tops in Youth...Melody...Charm”
Synopsis
The first musical comedy from the Grand National assembly line, Hats Off stars John Payne and Mae Clarke as rival press agents Jimmy Maxwell and Jo Allen. Both have been assigned to stir up publicity for separate expositions at the 1936 Texas Centennial (newsreel footage of which predominates throughout the film's short running time). To throw Jimmy off the track, Jo pretends to be a schoolteacher, but by the time the ruse has been revealed, the two leading characters have fallen in love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Petroff
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller, Edmund Joseph
- Original Title
- Hats Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Grand National Pictures, Boris Petroff Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Petroff
Samuel Fuller, Edmund Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Petroff
Director
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
Edmund Joseph
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hats Off
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What is Hats Off about?
The first musical comedy from the Grand National assembly line, Hats Off stars John Payne and Mae Clarke as rival press agents Jimmy Maxwell and Jo Allen. Both have been assigned to stir up publicity for separate expositions at the 1936 Texas Centennial (newsreel footage of which predominates throughout the film's short running time). To throw Jimmy off the track, Jo pretends to be a schoolteacher, but by the time the ruse has been revealed, the two leading characters have fallen in love.
Who directed Hats Off?
Hats Off was directed by Boris Petroff.
Who stars in Hats Off?
The principal cast of Hats Off includes Mae Clarke, John Payne, Helen Lynd, Luis Alberni, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher.
When was Hats Off released and how long is it?
Hats Off was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.