Hitting a New High
“Thrill to the Voice that makes Swing Song Sounds..Hear Her Trilling Those Golden Arias!”
Synopsis
A Paris cabaret singer dreams of becoming a Metropolitan Opera singer. A press agent arranges her Manhattan debut by way of Africa.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist, Gertrude Purcell
- Original Score
- Jimmy McHugh, Nathaniel Shilkret
- Original Title
- Hitting a New High
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
John Twist, Gertrude Purcell, Harold Adamson, Maxwell Shane, Robert Harari
Jimmy McHugh, Nathaniel Shilkret
J. Roy Hunt
Desmond Marquette
Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy McHugh
Original Music Composer
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Raoul Walsh
Director
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
John Twist
Screenplay
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Nathaniel Shilkret
Original Music Composer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hitting a New High
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hitting a New High about?
A Paris cabaret singer dreams of becoming a Metropolitan Opera singer. A press agent arranges her Manhattan debut by way of Africa.
Who directed Hitting a New High?
Hitting a New High was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Hitting a New High?
The principal cast of Hitting a New High includes Lily Pons, Jack Oakie, Edward Everett Horton, John Howard, Eric Blore.
When was Hitting a New High released and how long is it?
Hitting a New High was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hitting a New High?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hitting a New High was composed by Jimmy McHugh, Nathaniel Shilkret.