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Howdy Broadway

Oct 16, 1929 · 48m
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Comedy
Music

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A story about wild youth is framed in this early musical from Poverty Row company Rayart that includes such songs as “I Want You to Know I Love You”, performed by Ellalee Ruby and Tommy Christian and his band; “Somebody’s Sweetheart — Not Mine,” “Gypsy Love,” and the title tune. Christian plays Tommy, who reluctantly agrees to lead his band at a dance in a speakeasy where Lulu (Lucy Ames) may catch the attention of a Broadway producer. The club, however, is raided by the police and Tommy not only loses girlfriend Betty (Ruby) but finds himself expelled from college. Taking his band to Broadway, Tommy lands a spot in a high-class revue and is soon joined by a repentant Betty. The youngsters sneak away to get married while Jack Clark performs a furious tap dance.

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CAST

Tommy Christian
Orchestra Leader - Tommy Christian
Ellalee Ruby
Betty
Johnny Kane
Diana Mullen
Jack Clark
Dancer
Daisy Dean
Art Barnett
Art Barnett
Lucy Ames
Lulu
Directed by Charles J. Hunt

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Rayart Pictures Corporation
Country
US
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