Hitchhike to Happiness (1945)
Directed by Joseph Santley
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
In this drama, an aspiring playwright gets a job in a New York City restaurant favored by celebrities in hopes of getting a break. Unfortunately, most of them believe that the waiter lacks the talent to make it big. Only an aspiring songwriter, and a former waitress who has become a famous Hollywood radio star, really believe in him. When the ex-waitress drops by the restaurant to say hello, she and the others decide to play a trick on an arrogant producer by making him believe the waiter has written a sure-fire hit. They succeed and the producer puts on the show. The singer gets to be the star. When the show becomes a smash, everyone is surprised. Songs include: "Hitchhike To Happiness," "For You And Me," "Sentimental," and "My Pushover Heart."
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career, stage, ambition, behind-the-scenes, city, con/scam, employment, happiness, play [recreation], playwright, producer [showbiz], radio, restaurant, show, songwriter, success, surprise, traveling, waiter
