Hats Off(1936)
Tops in Youth...Melody...Charm
Hats Off Synopsis
The first musical comedy from the Grand National assembly line, Hats Off stars John Payne and Mae Clarke as rival press agents Jimmy Maxwell and Jo Allen. Both have been assigned to stir up publicity for separate expositions at the 1936 Texas Centennial (newsreel footage of which predominates throughout the film's short running time). To throw Jimmy off the track, Jo pretends to be a schoolteacher, but by the time the ruse has been revealed, the two leading characters have fallen in love.
Hats Off (1936) is a music and comedy film directed by Boris Petroff, released on December 5, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Mae Clarke, John Payne, Helen Lynd and Luis Alberni. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Boris Petroff
- Writers:
- Edmund Joseph, Samuel Fuller, Edmund Joseph
- Production:
- Grand National Pictures, Boris Petroff Productions
- Status:
- Released
Hats Off Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mae Clarke
as Mary Jo Allen
John Payne
as Jimmy Maxwell
Helen Lynd
as Ginger Connolly
Luis Alberni
as Caesar Rosero
Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher
as Buzz Morton
Franklin Pangborn
as Mr. Churchill
Robert Middlemass
as Tex Connelly
George Irving
as J.D. Murdock
Clarence Wilson
as C.D. Pottingham
Ernie Stanton
as Secretary
Val Stanton
as Valet
Key crew
Directed by Boris Petroff, written by Edmund Joseph, Samuel Fuller and Edmund Joseph.
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Hats Off Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Hats Off – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hats Off online?
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Who stars in Hats Off?
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The main cast of Hats Off (1936) includes Mae Clarke, John Payne, Helen Lynd, Luis Alberni and Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher. The film was directed by Boris Petroff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hats Off released?
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Hats Off was released on December 5, 1936 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is Hats Off worth watching?
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Hats Off (1936) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.