Hitting a New High (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Hitting a New High is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 85 minutes. “Thrill to the Voice that makes Swing Song Sounds..Hear Her Trilling Those Golden Arias!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Paris cabaret singer dreams of becoming a Metropolitan Opera singer. A press agent arranges her Manhattan debut by way of Africa.
Who’s in it. Hitting a New High stars Lily Pons as Suzette, Jack Oakie as Corny Davis, Eric Blore as Cedric Cosmo and Edward Everett Horton as Lucius B. Blynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hitting a New High has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitting a New High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitting a New High tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitting a New High (1937)?
- In US, Hitting a New High is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hitting a New High worth watching?
- Hitting a New High holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitting a New High?
- Hitting a New High stars Lily Pons, Jack Oakie, Eric Blore, Edward Everett Horton and Eduardo Ciannelli.
- When was Hitting a New High released?
- Hitting a New High was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.