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Hitting a New High
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Hitting a New High

1937-12-24 · 85 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Music · Romance

A Paris cabaret singer dreams of becoming a Metropolitan Opera singer. A press agent arranges her Manhattan debut by way of Africa.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lily PonsLily PonsSuzette
Jack OakieJack OakieCorny Davis
Edward Everett HortonEdward Everett HortonLucius B. Blynn
John HowardJohn HowardJimmy James
Eric BloreEric BloreCedric Cosmo
Eduardo CiannelliEduardo CiannelliAndreas Mazzini
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniLuis Marlo
Vinton HayworthVinton HayworthCarter Haig
Leonard CareyLeonard CareyJervons

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