Hit the Hay
1945 film
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Hit the Hay is a 1945 American musical comedy film directed by Del Lord and starring Judy Canova, Ross Hunter, Fortunio Bonanova and Doris Merrick.[1] It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures.
Directed byDel Lord
Written byCharles R. Marion
Richard Wells
Henry Hoople
Frederick Louis Fox
Richard Wells
Henry Hoople
Frederick Louis Fox
Produced byTed Richmond
| Hit the Hay | |
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| Directed by | Del Lord |
| Written by | Charles R. Marion Richard Wells Henry Hoople Frederick Louis Fox |
| Produced by | Ted Richmond |
| Starring | Judy Canova Ross Hunter Doris Merrick |
| Cinematography | James Van Trees |
| Edited by | Viola Lawrence |
| Music by | Marlin Skiles |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
An opera manager hires a farm-girl as singer for his new production.
Cast
- Judy Canova as Judy Stevens / Helen Rand
- Ross Hunter as Ted Barton
- Fortunio Bonanova as Mario Alvini
- Doris Merrick as Sally Mansfield
- Gloria Holden as Mimi Valdez
- Francis Pierlot as Roger Barton
- Grady Sutton as Wilbur Whittlesey
- Louis Mason as Frisby
- Paul Stanton as J. Bellingham Parks
- Clyde Fillmore as Mayor Blackburn
- Maurice Cass as Prompter
Production and release
Filming took place from August 2 until August 29, 1945. The working title for the film was Hayfoot, Strawfoot.[2] The film was theatrically released on November 19, 1945.
