Howdy Broadway
Originally released in 1929. Howdy Broadway is a comedy/music film. directed by Charles J. Hunt. At just 48 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tommy Christian, Ellalee Ruby, and Johnny Kane
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
0h 48m
48 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rayart Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howdy Broadway about?
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 Christi...
Who directed Howdy Broadway?
Howdy Broadway was directed by Charles J. Hunt.
How long is Howdy Broadway?
Howdy Broadway has a runtime of 0 hours and 48 minutes (48 minutes total).
When was Howdy Broadway released?
Howdy Broadway was released on October 16, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Howdy Broadway?
The main cast of Howdy Broadway includes Tommy Christian, Ellalee Ruby, Johnny Kane, Diana Mullen, Jack Clark.