Hit Parade Of 1941

Once again Republic attempted to emulate the "Big Broadcast" films and came up short with this, the second entry in the five-picture "Hit Parade" series. This time Baker stars as the nephew of thrift shop owner Herbert who sells his business and buys a rinky-dink radio station. Seeking sponsors, Herbert taps department store owner Boland who agrees to lend some money to the effort only if her aspiring singer-dancer daughter Miller is allowed to inflict her talents on the listening public. While Miller is great with the tap shoes, she can't carry a tune to save her life, which necessitates hiring songstress Langford to overdub Miller's voice. Langford and Baker soon...