Howdy Broadway (1929)

  • NR
  • 10/16/1929 (US)
  • Comedy, Music
  • 48m

Overview

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.

Charles J. Hunt

Writer, Director

Cast

Tommy Christian's headshot

Tommy Christian

Orchestra Leader - Tommy Christian
Ellalee Ruby's headshot

Ellalee Ruby

Betty
Johnny Kane's headshot

Johnny Kane

Diana Mullen's headshot

Diana Mullen

Jack Clark's headshot

Jack Clark

Dancer
Daisy Dean's headshot

Daisy Dean

Art Barnett's headshot

Art Barnett

Art Barnett
Lucy Ames's headshot

Lucy Ames

Lulu

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