United States / Nov 23, 1935
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Johnny Mercer | Member of the Band |
| Ray Mayer | McCrory |
| Joy Hodges | Ruth Harper - Girls' Band Leader |
| Lynne Carver | Minor Role |
| Willie Best | Elevator Operator |
| Monte Collins | The Coroner |
| Ronald Graham | Singer |
| Harry Holman | Chubby Diner |
| Mike Lally | Nightclub Patron |
| Sonny Lamont | Tap Dancer |
| Perc Launders | Musician |
| Torben Meyer | Headwaiter |
| William H. O'Brien | Waiter |
| Larry Steers | Man Knocked Down in Nightclub |
Genres
MusicComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | To Beat the Band |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 23 novembre 1935 |
| Production | Zion Myers |
| Writer | George Marion Jr., Rian James |
| Editing | George Crone |
| Cinematography | Nicholas Musuraca |
| Assistant directors | Kenneth Holmes, Benjamin Stoloff |
| Camera operators | Nicholas Musuraca |
| Additional photography | Nicholas Musuraca |
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| Production design | Van Nest Polglase |
| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase |
| Set decoration | Van Nest Polglase |
| Music | John E. Tribby |
| Sound | John E. Tribby |
| Costume design | Walter Plunkett |
| Makeup | Walter Plunkett |
| Hairstyling | Walter Plunkett |
Release dates
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