Melody Parade

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Melody Parade
Melody Parade poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Arthur Dreifuss
Screenplay by Tim Ryan
Charles R. Marion
Produced by Lindsley Parsons
Starring Mary Beth Hughes
Eddie Quillan
Tim Ryan
Irene Ryan
Mantan Moreland
Jerry Cooper
Cinematography Mack Stengler
Edited by Richard C. Currier
Production
company
Distributed byMonogram Pictures
Release date
  • August 27, 1943 (1943-08-27)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Melody Parade is a 1943 American musical film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and written by Tim Ryan and Charles R. Marion. The film stars Mary Beth Hughes, Eddie Quillan, Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan, Mantan Moreland, Jerry Cooper and Armida. The film was released on August 27, 1943, by Monogram Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

A nightclub hatcheck girl seeks a singing career that she's always dreamed of. A busboy at that nightclub attempts to help her achieve her dreams.

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References

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