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Priorities on Parade
Priorities on Parade
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Priorities on Parade

1942
1h 19m
Music
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1942

Runtime

1h 19m

Storyline

"THE FIRST BIG SWING SHOW OF THE SWING SHIFT!"

Band leader Johnny Draper auditions his band, the Dixie Pixies, at the Eagle Aircraft Co., hoping to be hired to play for the workers in the plant. However, personnel manager E. V. Hartley can only offer them regular jobs, and when Johnny inspires the Dixie Pixies to work in the plant, lead singer and dancer Donna D'Arcy leaves the band for a singing job at the Club Martel in downtown Los Angeles.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 19m
Jul 23, 1942
Languages
English
Director
Albert S. Rogell
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

15 Cast Members

Ann Miller

Ann Miller

Donna D'Arcy

Johnny Johnston

Johnny Johnston

Johnny Draper

Jerry Colonna

Jerry Colonna

Jeep Jackson

Betty Jane Rhodes

Betty Jane Rhodes

Lee Davis

Barbara Jo Allen

Barbara Jo Allen

Mariposa Ginsbotham

Harry Barris

Harry Barris

Harvey Erkimer

Eddie Quillan

Eddie Quillan

Sticks O'Hara

Dave Willock

Dave Willock

Push Gasper

Nick Cockrane

Frank - Cornetist

Rod Cameron

Rod Cameron

Stage Manager

Arthur Loft

Arthur Loft

E. V. Hartley

William Forrest

William Forrest

Col. Reeves

Warren Ashe

Warren Ashe

1st Examiner

Charles Halton

Charles Halton

2nd Examiner

Lee Shumway

Lee Shumway

Jones

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