I'll Reach For A Star (1937)
Director:
Gus Meins
Writers:
Bradford Ropes (screenplay), Samuel Ornitz (screenplay)
Stars:
Frances Langford, Phil Regan, Max Terhune, William Demarest, The Gentlemaniacs, The Tic Toc Girls, Duke Ellington, Molasses and January
In this musical an agent hawks a new singing star to irritate a wealthy socialite whom he managed to get on the radio. There the socialite found some success, but then she dumped her agent. As the radio network continues to search for new talent, music and mayhem ensue. Songs include: "Sweet Heartache," "Hail Alma Mater," "Last Night I Dreamed of You," "You'd Like It," "I'll Reach for a Star," "The Lady Wants to Dance," "Was It Rain," "Love Is Good for Anything That Ails You," "I've Got to Be a Rug Cutter," and "Jungle Rhythm."