A busboy and aspiring dancer, Danny mistakenly draws Kay into a dance contest, where they win second prize. He pays her hotel bill when she has no money, then teams up with her and seeks a sponsor. After finding a new partner, he is reunited with Kay when Otis changes his mind, and the two become partners and marry.
Hotel mogul's son who wants to start his own band. Sent to Hawaii, he performs at an inn with Lonnie Lane's support. His musical passion ultimately convinces his father to accept his true calling.
Bob is the president of the Zeta fraternity chapter at Quinceton College. After Matilda Collinge mocks and bans the Zeta members from Mar Brynn, he is coerced into entering the college's contest disguised as Bobbie DeWolfe, Queen of the Flowers. He falls in love with Virginia, reveals his identity, and helps stage the show, whose finale spells out “Zeta” as revenge for the ban.
Bobbie is Mr. Wheeler's son. He is in love with his girlfriend Violet, but their relationship is complicated when the housemaid Della blackmails him. His secret is among the matters the Wheeler family comes to trust Clarence with.
A newspaper reporter investigating the mysterious death of a little girl. He becomes romantically involved with Lenora and gradually pieces together the connection between the murders and Dr. Cameron's experiments.
A close friend of Pepe targeted by Regis's schemes. He arrives wounded seeking revenge against Regis, collapses during the attempt, and his funeral deeply affects Pepe, contributing to his final mistakes.
A wealthy, mischievous young man who arrives at the Hotel Coronado with his parents. He joins the hotel orchestra and lets June mistake him for a struggling songwriter, causing her to feel deceived when she learns the truth. He later impersonates a doctor to help secure Chuck's release from jail and returns for the musical revue.
Freckles is a college student returning to his hometown who befriends the fugitive Muggsy Dolan and helps him find a place to stay. He suspects Nate Quigley after Muggsy is found dead, then helps Danny prepare the criminals’ getaway car. Taken hostage during the escape, he survives the crash and is regarded as a hero by Jane.
Andy Peyton returns from college determined to pursue stage shows and entertainment rather than work in his father's failing garment business. Encouraged by Francine, he stages a show to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary; its success helps save the business and attracts the interest of a Broadway producer.
Terry is a popular songwriter who has been helping Dinwiddy's untalented son with music. Dinwiddy chooses him as Caroline Wilson's intended match in an attempt to follow Dr. Wakefield's astrological advice and win Myrtle Tweep's heart. The matchmaking plan is disrupted by mix-ups, and Dinwiddy later tries to get the couples back together.
Pete is a singer who decides to quit his act and work as a tourist guide, escorting wealthy Mrs. Floto and her three nieces to Hawaii. His three bandmates secretly stow away and follow him. Pete falls for Toby Spencer, discovers she can sing, and wants her in the band's new act.
A magician appearing in Chicken Feed.
Johnny Downs has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work is anchored in the Our Gang: The Roach/Pathé silents (1922-1928) universe with 20 titles. Signature works include Harvest Melody, Melody and Moonlight, Hawaiian Nights. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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