Around the World is a 1943 American comedy film produced and directed by Allan Dwan, from an original screenplay by
Ralph Spence. RKO Radio Pictures premiered the film at the Globe Theater in New York on November 24, 1943. The film has a
large cast, and stars Kay Kyser and his band, Mischa Auer, Joan Davis, Marcy McGuire, Wally Brown, and Alan Carney.
cast list as per AFI database:
Kay Kyser as himself
Mischa Auer as himself
Joan Davis as herself
Marcy McGuire as herself
Wally Brown as Pilot of the clipper
Alan Carney as Joe Gimpus
Kay Kyser's band as themselves
Ish Kabibble as himself
Georgia Carroll as herself
Harry Babbitt as himself
James Francis McHugh (July 10, 1894 – May 23, 1969) was an American composer. One of the most prolific songwriters from
the 1920s to the 1950s, he is credited with over 500 songs. His songs were recorded by many artists, including Chet Baker, June
Christy, Bing Crosby, Deanna Durbin, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Adelaide Hall, Billie Holiday, Bill Kenny, Peggy Lee, Carmen
Miranda, Nina Simone, and Dinah Washington.