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Hit Parade of 1941 is a 1940 American film written by Bradford Ropes, F. Hugh Herbert and Maurice Leo and directed by John H. Auer. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Song at the 13th Academy Awards with the song Who Am I?, with music by Jule Styne and lyric by Walter Bullock. Also nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Score in the same ceremony for composer Cy Feuer.
Original Release
10/15/1940
US Release
10/15/1940
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kenny Baker | David Farraday |
| Frances Langford | Singing voice of Anabelle Potter / Pat Abbott |
| Hugh Herbert | Ferdinand Farraday |
| Mary Boland | Emily Potter |
| Ann Miller | Anabelle Potter |
| Patsy Kelly | Judy Abbott |
| Phil Silvers | Charlie Moore |
| Sterling Holloway | Elmer - Soda Clerk |
| Donald MacBride | Harrison |
| Barnett Parker | Mr. Pasley |
Directors
Writers
Bradford Ropes, F. Hugh Herbert, Maurice Leo, Sid Kuller, Ray Golden
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kenny Baker | David Farraday |
| Frances Langford | Singing voice of Anabelle Potter / Pat Abbott |
| Hugh Herbert | Ferdinand Farraday |
| Mary Boland | Emily Potter |
| Ann Miller | Anabelle Potter |
| Patsy Kelly | Judy Abbott |
| Phil Silvers | Charlie Moore |
| Sterling Holloway | Elmer - Soda Clerk |
| Donald MacBride | Harrison |
| Barnett Parker | Mr. Pasley |
| Franklin Pangborn | Carter |
| Six Hits and a Miss | Singing Group |
| Borrah Minevitch and His Harmonica Rascals | Harmonica Band |
| Borrah Minevitch | Borrah Minevitch - Harmonica Rascals Leader / Harmonica Rascals Leader |
| Jan Garber | Jan Garber - Band Leader |
| Marvin Bailey | Member of Six Hits and a Miss |
| Billy Bletcher | Radio Actor |
| Veda Ann Borg | Trader |
| Lynton Brent | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Don Brodie | Photographer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sol C. Siegel | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1941 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1941 | Oscar | Best Music, Score | Nominated |
