Howdy Broadway (1929)
48m
Running Time
October 16, 1929Release Date
Plot.
A story about wild youth is framed in this early musical from Poverty Row company Rayart that includes such songs as “I Want You to Know I Love You”, performed by Ellalee Ruby and Tommy Christian and his band; “Somebody’s Sweetheart — Not Mine,” “Gypsy Love,” and the title tune. Christian plays Tommy, who reluctantly agrees to lead his band at a dance in a speakeasy where Lulu (Lucy Ames) may catch the attention of a Broadway producer. The club, however, is raided by the police and Tommy not only loses girlfriend Betty (Ruby) but finds himself expelled from college. Taking his band to Broadway, Tommy lands a spot in a high-class revue and is soon joined by a repentant Betty. The youngsters sneak away to get married while Jack Clark performs a furious tap dance.
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Cast & Crew.

Tommy Christian
Orchestra Leader - Tommy Christian

Ellalee Ruby
Betty

Johnny Kane

Diana Mullen

Jack Clark
Dancer

Daisy Dean

Art Barnett
Art Barnett

Lucy Ames
Lulu

Ted Kieth

Mona Soltis

James Parrish

Mart Britt
Banjo Player

Charles J. Hunt
Writer / Director

J.S. Harrington
Editor

Charles P. Nasca
Art Direction
