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To Beat the Band is a 1935 American romantic comedy directed by Ben Stoloff using a screenplay by Rian James based on a story by George Marion, Jr. The film stars Hugh Herbert, Helen Broderick, Roger Pryor, and Fred Keating, and features Johnny Mercer in a small role. It was released by RKO Radio Pictures on November 8, 1935.
Original Release
11/23/1935
US Release
11/23/1935
Cast
Name | Character |
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Hugh Herbert | Elizabeth Twist / Hugo 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 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Hugh Herbert | Elizabeth Twist / Hugo 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 |
The Original California Collegians | Band |
Lynne Carver | Minor Role |
Willie Best | Elevator Operator |
Monte Collins | The Coroner |
Nick Condos | Dancer on Empty Bandstand |
Ronald Graham | Singer |
Harry Holman | Chubby Diner |
Mike Lally | Nightclub Patron |
Sonny Lamont | Tap Dancer |
Perc Launders | Musician |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Zion Myers | Producer |