Hit Parade of 1941
Hit Parade of 1941 is a 1940 American film written by Bradford Ropes, F. Hugh Herbert and Maurice Leo and directed by John H. Auer. It was nominated for the Academy [Award for Best Original Song|Oscar for Best Song] at the 13th Academy Awards with the song "Who Am I?", with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Walter Bullock. Also nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Score in the same ceremony for composer Cy Feuer.
Plot
A small radio station in Brooklyn, WPX, is saved from going bankrupt by a backer, who agrees to invest money for television equipment if the owner allows her dancing daughter Annabelle to dance and sing on the screen. Due to her voice, her singing needs to be dubbed by the owner's girlfriend, Pat Abbott. Problems arise when the owner starts dating Annabelle.Cast
- Kenny Baker as David Farraday
- Frances Langford as Pat Abbott
- Hugh Herbert as Ferdinand Farraday
- Ann Miller as Annabelle
- Patsy Kelly as Judy
- Mary Boland as Emily
- Phil Silvers as Charlie Moore
- Donald MacBride as Harrison
- Franklin Pangborn as Carter
- Emory Parnell as Policeman
- Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals
- Sterling Holloway as Elmer
- Six Hits and a Miss as Singing Group
Songs
- Who Am I?
- Swing Low, Sweet Rhythm
- The Little Old Lamp
- In The Cool of the Evening
- South American Ballet