Priorities on Parade

Priorities on Parade

THE FIRST BIG SWING SHOW OF THE SWING SHIFT!

NR 1942 · 79 min · ★ 7.0 · Music, Comedy

Band leader Johnny Draper auditions his band, the Dixie Pixies, at the Eagle Aircraft Co., hoping to be hired to play for the workers in the plant. However, personnel manager E. V. Hartley can only offer them regular jobs, and when Johnny inspires the Dixie Pixies to work in the plant, lead singer and dancer Donna D'Arcy leaves the band for a singing job at the Club Martel in downtown Los Angeles.

Directed by Albert S. Rogell · Written by Art Arthur

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Cast

Ann Miller Donna D'Arcy
Johnny Johnston Johnny Draper
Jerry Colonna Jeep Jackson
Betty Jane Rhodes Lee Davis
Barbara Jo Allen Mariposa Ginsbotham
Harry Barris Harvey Erkimer
Eddie Quillan Sticks O'Hara
Dave Willock Push Gasper
Nick Cockrane Frank - Cornetist
Rod Cameron Stage Manager
Arthur Loft E. V. Hartley
William Forrest Col. Reeves

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