Top Cast
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Gladys George
Molly Ryan
Barton MacLane
James J. Ryan
Billy Halop
Tom
Huntz Hall
Pig Grogan
Gabriel Dell
String
Bernard Punsly
Ape
Bobs Watson
Pesky
Evelyn Ankers
Patience Ryan
Charles Lang
Paul Revere Smith
Shemp Howard
Dingbat
Walter Kingsford
Colonel Smith
Eily Malyon
Cathy Crookshank
Edward Pawley
Spike the Butcher
Charles R. Moore
Martin
John Harmon
Creeper
Hal E. Chester
Trusty
Ernie Stanton
O’Brien - First Guard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe May
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lee Johnson, Brenda Weisberg
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Hit the Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe May
Robert Lee Johnson, Brenda Weisberg
Hans J. Salter
Bernard W. Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Joe May
Director
Robert Lee Johnson
Screenplay
Brenda Weisberg
Screenplay
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hit the Road.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hit the Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hit the Road about?
Kids look to get revenge when their fathers are all killed in a mob war.
Who directed Hit the Road?
Hit the Road was directed by Joe May.
Who stars in Hit the Road?
The principal cast of Hit the Road includes Gladys George, Barton MacLane, Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell.
When was Hit the Road released and how long is it?
Hit the Road was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Hit the Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hit the Road was composed by Hans J. Salter.