Hollywood on Parade 1

Hollywood on Parade was a series of short subjects produced by Paramount Pictures between 1932 and 1934. They showcased the studio's stars both in newsreel-type footage (glimpses of Hollywood figures at premieres, parties, the races, etc.) and in new material such as sketches or musical numbers. The print quality of these isn't the greatest, but nevertheless there's some interesting stuff here. Also note that there's a numbering system associated with these shorts, but because some of the information I've found is conflicting and confusing, I just made up my own numbers to differentiate between them.

In this installment, Fredric March has hosting duties. He first introduces Mitzi Green, who sings "Was That the Human Thing to Do?" Next, Ginger Rogers and Jack Oakie perform "Used to Be You." Then, the Brox Sisters imitate Marlene Dietrich by singing "Falling in Love Again." Finally, famous banjo player Eddie Peabody plays "St. Louis Blues."

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[justin case]

why is there not a 4th one?

[nicoley132]

deleted for copyright violation

[ginerzinwonderland]

Is this from 1932 or 1933?

[nicoley132]

Don't know, but the copyright at the beginning is 1932...

[ericalbany]

Mitzi was quite big at Paramount in the early 30's often doing musical imitations - here I think she's using Helen Morgan's style. As she aged she went to the stage and had a substantial career in Broadway shows and nightclubs. In the early 50's she tried a film comeback - she was slim, leggy & blonde by then, but cancer took her at the age of 48.

[manidig]

Grandpa Jones once said "Eddie Peabody taught me all I needed to know about the Banjo."

[Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

A few years later, in 1937, Mitzi Green played the lead in Babes In Arms, and as such was the first person ever to perform the songs "My Funny Valentine", "The Lady is a Tramp", and "Where or When".

[wilburbonzo]

Never heard of Mitzi Green, looks and sounds like a pre-pubescent Sophie Tucker

[operamichael]

Great stuff.

[antoniod]

Notice that we saw reissue titles at the beginning-explaining the dated film by telling us that we are to see stars of YESTERDAY and today.