Red Hot Rhythm
Synopsis
Walter, a songwriter who is in love with Mary, a nightclub singer, prefers to make a living by fleecing crackpot songwriters and promoting their creations. When Walter writes "At Last I'm in Love" for Mary, she promises to plug the song at the Frivolity Club, but he leaves in a huff when she flirts with Sam, a legitimate song publisher. On the street, he gives refuge to Claire, a girl accused of a theft, and hires her as his secretary. Mrs. Fioretta gives Walter a large sum to publish her song, "The Night Elmer Died," but Sam induces Mary to get Walter to stop the deal. When Walter discovers that Claire is having an affair with Sam, he returns to Mary at the club. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- William M. Conselman, Leo McCarey, Earl Baldwin, Walter DeLeon
- Original Title
- Red Hot Rhythm
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo McCarey
William M. Conselman, Leo McCarey, Earl Baldwin, Walter DeLeon
Department Leadership Roster
Leo McCarey
Director
Earl Baldwin
Writer
Walter DeLeon
Writer
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What is Red Hot Rhythm about?
Walter, a songwriter who is in love with Mary, a nightclub singer, prefers to make a living by fleecing crackpot songwriters and promoting their creations. When Walter writes "At Last I'm in Love" for Mary, she promises to plug the song at the Frivolity Club, but he leaves in a huff when she flirts with Sam, a legitimate song publisher. On the street, he gives refuge to Claire, a girl accused of a theft, and hires her as his secretary. Mrs. Fioretta gives Walter a large sum to publish her song, "The Night Elmer Died," but Sam induces Mary to get Walter to stop the deal. When Walter discovers that Claire is having an affair with Sam, he returns to Mary at the club. A lost film.
Who directed Red Hot Rhythm?
Red Hot Rhythm was directed by Leo McCarey.
Who stars in Red Hot Rhythm?
The principal cast of Red Hot Rhythm includes Alan Hale, Kathryn Crawford, Walter O'Keefe, Josephine Dunn, Anita Garvin.
When was Red Hot Rhythm released and how long is it?
Red Hot Rhythm was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.