The Hit Parade (1937)

Agent Pete Garland is fired by society singer Monica Barrett after he got her a new radio contract because she thinks her lawyer friend Teddy Leeds fits in better with her social status To get even Pete wants to make an unknown singer into a star He finds Ruth Allison drives her hard through rehearsals and makes her a star But she is worried about her past something she hasnt told Pete Shes an exconvict and jumped bail in order to keep her partners in crime out of it Further shes in love with Pete but feels that hes still carrying a torch for Monica When Monicas popularity is decreasing Pete is able to get Ruth a stint on the program the result is Monica is fired and Ruth get her job but Monica takes revenge by revealing Ruths past Ruth considers it is best for her to disappear before being arrested but she has become a star in public opinion Will she get Pete or will she go to prison again