Priorities on Parade
“THE FIRST BIG SWING SHOW OF THE SWING SHIFT!”
Synopsis
Band leader Johnny Draper auditions his band, the Dixie Pixies, at the Eagle Aircraft Co., hoping to be hired to play for the workers in the plant. However, personnel manager E. V. Hartley can only offer them regular jobs, and when Johnny inspires the Dixie Pixies to work in the plant, lead singer and dancer Donna D'Arcy leaves the band for a singing job at the Club Martel in downtown Los Angeles.
Top Cast
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Ann Miller
Donna D'Arcy
Johnny Johnston
Johnny Draper
Jerry Colonna
Jeep Jackson
Betty Jane Rhodes
Lee Davis
Barbara Jo Allen
Mariposa Ginsbotham
Harry Barris
Harvey Erkimer
Eddie Quillan
Sticks O'Hara
Dave Willock
Push Gasper
Nick Cockrane
Frank - Cornetist
Rod Cameron
Stage Manager
Arthur Loft
E. V. Hartley
William Forrest
Col. Reeves
Warren Ashe
1st Examiner
Charles Halton
2nd Examiner
Lee Shumway
Jones
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- Art Arthur, Frank Loesser
- Original Title
- Priorities on Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
Art Arthur, Frank Loesser, Herb Magidson
Daniel L. Fapp
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Albert S. Rogell
Director
Art Arthur
Screenplay
Frank Loesser
Screenplay
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Priorities on Parade
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What is Priorities on Parade about?
Band leader Johnny Draper auditions his band, the Dixie Pixies, at the Eagle Aircraft Co., hoping to be hired to play for the workers in the plant. However, personnel manager E. V. Hartley can only offer them regular jobs, and when Johnny inspires the Dixie Pixies to work in the plant, lead singer and dancer Donna D'Arcy leaves the band for a singing job at the Club Martel in downtown Los Angeles.
Who directed Priorities on Parade?
Priorities on Parade was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in Priorities on Parade?
The principal cast of Priorities on Parade includes Ann Miller, Johnny Johnston, Jerry Colonna, Betty Jane Rhodes, Barbara Jo Allen.
When was Priorities on Parade released and how long is it?
Priorities on Parade was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Priorities on Parade?
Priorities on Parade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).