Howdy Broadway

Howdy Broadway (1929)

ComedyMusic

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.

Director: Charles J. Hunt

Casts

	Tommy Christian as Orchestra Leader - Tommy Christian
	Ellalee Ruby as Betty
	Johnny Kane as
	Diana Mullen as
	Jack Clark as Dancer
	Daisy Dean as
	Art Barnett as Art Barnett
	Lucy Ames as Lulu
	Ted Kieth as
	Mona Soltis as
	James Parrish as
	Mart Britt as Banjo Player

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