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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 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Torben Meyer | Headwaiter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Zion Myers | Producer |
