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Hit of the Show

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Hit of the Show
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Directed byRalph Ince
Written by
CinematographyRobert Martin
Edited byGeorge M. Arthur
Production
company
Distributed byFilm Booking Offices of America
Release date
  • July 8, 1928 (1928-07-08)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSound (Part-Talkie)
English intertitles

Hit of the Show is a 1928 American sound part-talkie comedy film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Joe E. Brown, Gertrude Olmstead and William Bailey.[1] In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the RCA Photophone sound-on-film system.[2]

Plot

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Cast

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Music

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The film featured a theme song entitled “You’re In Love and I’m In Love” which was composed by Walter Donaldson. Also featured on the soundtrack was a song entitled "Waitin' For Katy" which was composed by Gus Khan and Ted Shapiro.[2]

Preservation

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A print of Hit of the Show is in the film collection of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée at Fort de Bois-d'Arcy.[3]

See also

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References

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Sources

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  • Quinlan, David. The Illustrated Guide to Film Directors. Batsford, 1983.
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