To Beat the Band
Synopsis
An eccentric heir must marry a widow in order to collect the millions left to him in his aunt's will, so a suicidal neighbor agrees to marry the man's young fiancée before offing himself.
Top Cast
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Hugh Herbert
Hugo Twist / Elizabeth Twist
Helen Broderick
Mrs. Freeda McCrary
Roger Pryor
Larry Barry
Fred Keating
Fred Carson
Eric Blore
Hawkins
Phyllis Brooks
Rowena
Evelyn Poe
Barbara Shelby
Johnny Mercer
Member of the Band
Ray Mayer
McCrory
Joy Hodges
Ruth Harper - Girls' Band Leader
Lynne Carver
Minor Role
Willie Best
Elevator Operator
Monte Collins
The Coroner
Ronald Graham
Singer
Harry Holman
Chubby Diner
Mike Lally
Nightclub Patron
Sonny Lamont
Tap Dancer
Perc Launders
Musician
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Rian James
- Original Title
- To Beat the Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Rian James, George Marion Jr.
Nicholas Musuraca
George Crone
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
George Crone
Editor
Rian James
Screenplay
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Beat the Band
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What is To Beat the Band about?
An eccentric heir must marry a widow in order to collect the millions left to him in his aunt's will, so a suicidal neighbor agrees to marry the man's young fiancée before offing himself.
Who directed To Beat the Band?
To Beat the Band was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in To Beat the Band?
The principal cast of To Beat the Band includes Hugh Herbert, Helen Broderick, Roger Pryor, Fred Keating, Eric Blore.
When was To Beat the Band released and how long is it?
To Beat the Band was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.