Movie Description
To Beat the Band
(1935)Overview
An eccentric heir must marry a widow in order to collect the millions left to him in his aunt's will, so a suicidal neighbor agrees to marry the man's young fiancée before offing himself.
Featured Crew
- Director : Benjamin Stoloff
- Editor : George Crone
- Cast : Hugh Herbert,Helen Broderick,Roger Pryor,Fred Keating,Eric Blore,Phyllis Brooks,Evelyn Poe,Johnny Mercer,Ray Mayer,Joy Hodges,Lynne Carver,Willie Best,Monte Collins,Ronald Graham,Harry Holman,Mike Lally,Sonny Lamont,Perc Launders,Torben Meyer,William H. O'Brien,Larry Steers
Cast
Hugo Twist / Elizabeth Twist
Mrs. Freeda McCrary
Larry Barry
Fred Carson
Hawkins
Rowena
Barbara Shelby
Member of the Band
McCrory
Ruth Harper - Girls' Band Leader
Minor Role
Elevator Operator
The Coroner
Singer
Chubby Diner
Nightclub Patron
Tap Dancer
Musician
Headwaiter
Waiter
Man Knocked Down in Nightclub
Posters
Facts
Original TitleTo Beat the Band
Status Released
Release Information
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1935-11-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Music
- Comedy
