Get Hep to Love

Get Hep to Love

Year: 1942

Runtime: 71 mins

Language: English

Director: Charles Lamont

MusicDrama

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF Juvenile Jive! Orphan prodigy singer runs away from her oppressive aunt and tricks a rural couple into adopting her.

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1

Doris runs away after aunt's broken promise

Doris, a 14-going-on-15 singer, learns Aunt Addie will not cut her a break from the touring schedule. Frustrated and feeling exploited, she runs away to escape the arrangement. She ends up in a small town seeking a chance at a new life.

On the road to a small town
2

Doris presents herself as a potential adoptee to the Winters

Doris arrives in the town and presents herself to Ann and Steve Winters as a possible adoptive daughter. The couple, hoping to fix their strained marriage, entertain the idea of taking her in. Her arrival sets off a chain of choices that will shape the town's future.

Winters home
3

Ann and Steve's relationship faces strain, Doris gives them a reason to stay

Ann is on the verge of breaking up with Steve because of his golf obsession and lack of employment. Doris's presence gives them a reason to stay together and try for a family. The tension remains as they weigh responsibility against the dream of stability.

Winters household
4

Doris enrolls in high school; love triangle forms

Doris enrolls in the local high school and becomes a focal point of attention for her singing ability. Ann competes with other girls for Jimmy's affections, while Jimmy remains torn with Elaine who toys with him. The love triangle adds tension to the school atmosphere as Doris settles in.

Local high school
5

Miss Roberts notices Doris's talent

Miss Roberts, the music teacher, recognizes Doris's extraordinary voice and becomes her advocate. She urges Doris to share her gift with the community and promises support. Her involvement foreshadows tensions as others plot to verify Doris's identity.

School
6

Newspaper offers a reward for finding Doris

A newspaper reports a five-thousand-dollar reward for finding missing Doris, turning her disappearance into a front-page story. The town buzzes as rumors spread and search efforts intensify. The press attention also draws the attention of the detective assigned to the case.

City newspaper office
7

The teacher travels to the city to verify Doris's identity

Miss Roberts travels to the city ostensibly to claim the reward but uses the trip to probe whether the girl she knows is Doris. She then states that the girl she encountered isn't Doris, raising questions about identity. Her findings set the stage for the courtroom showdown.

City
8

Aunt Addie dispatches a detective to track Doris

Aunt Addie grows suspicious and dispatches a detective to shadow Doris as she returns to the small town. The detective's nagging questions complicate Doris's sense of safety and draw the case closer to a public dispute. Tensions rise as the adults maneuver to control the outcome.

Small town
9

Steve lands a lucrative insurance role to fund a potential court battle

Steve remains determined to keep Ann and Doris, but he needs money for the looming court battle. He applies for an insurance job and convinces a tightfisted client to buy a large policy, securing a generous commission. The move demonstrates his willingness to do what it takes to protect his new family.

Insurance office
10

Doris is initially excluded from the recital but finally performs

In a turn of events, Doris is initially kept out of a town recital, but she is eventually allowed to perform. Her singing captivates the audience and confirms her talent in a way that cannot be ignored. The performance also catches the eye of the detective following her.

Town auditorium
11

Courtroom climax reveals the real adoption status

The courtroom confrontation crystallizes the conflict: Aunt Addie never legally adopted Doris, leaving her free to choose her own adoptive parents. Doris asserts her independence and acknowledges the Winters as a potential family. The moment marks a turning point for all involved as the stakes become personal and legal.

Small town courtroom
12

Doris chooses the Winters as her adoptive parents

Doris officially selects the Winters as her adoptive parents, completing the arrangement with Aunt Addie granted limited visitation rights. The Winters celebrate a new family and the town witnesses a hopeful ending to the uncertainty. The legal status clears the way for Doris's future with her chosen family.

Courtroom
13

Prom night signals new beginnings

With Jimmy's prom date sidelined by mumps, he sees Doris in a new light and offers to take her to the Prom. The gesture signals a budding romance and a fresh start for Doris in her new life with the Winters. The town smiles at this hopeful ending for the young couple.

Prom venue

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 12:32

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