Strike Up the Band (1940)

7.7	Listal rating
6.9	IMDB rating

Release date : 27 September 1940

Musical (3), Comedy (2), Claymation (1), Elk (1), Bw (1), 501 Must-See (1), Chicago (1), Rooney (1), 1940 (1), Busby Berkeley (1), Singing (1), Busby (1), Train (1), Illinois (1), Singer (1), Humor (1), Radio (1), Funny (1), Contest (1), Music (1)

Description

Jimmy (Rooney) and his best friend Mary (Garland) unite the music loving kids in town with the dream to be in Paul Whiteman's band. When their school doesn't help, they decide to raise the money on their own. However, the many ups and down of growing up including first love, personal goals, and the serious illness/injury of a close friend causes th ... (more)

Directed by

Busby Berkeley

Starring (View all) :

Mickey Rooney

James 'Jimmy' Connors

Judy Garland

Mary Holden

Paul Whiteman and Orchestra

Group Performers

June Preisser

Barbara Frances Morgan

Philip 'Phil' Turner

Willie Brewster

Annie

Mrs. Jessie Connors

Mr. Judd

Written by (View all) :

John Monks Jr.

(screenplay) and

Fred F. Finklehoffe

Lists


	3 votes ACADEMY AWARD FOR BEST SOUND - OSCARS (77 items) by AFIoscar Published 9 months, 4 weeks ago 2 votes Best Films of 1940 (30 items) by Stehako Published 3 months, 2 weeks ago View all lists