Strike Up the Band (1940)

6.6/10 120 min Comedy Music Romance

Overview

Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising money to go to Chicago for the contest.

Cast

Mickey Rooney

Jimmy Connors

Judy Garland

Mary Holden

June Preisser

Barbara Frances Morgan

William Tracy

Phillip Turner

Larry Nunn

Willie Brewster

Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

Margaret Early

Annie

Ann Shoemaker

Mrs. Connors

Francis Pierlot

Mr. Judd

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. May Holden

George Lessey

Mr. Morgan

Enid Bennett

Mrs. Morgan

Howard Hickman

Doctor

Sarah Edwards

Miss Hodges

Milton Kibbee

Mr. Holden

Helen Jerome Eddy

Mrs. Brewster

Jack Albertson

Barker (uncredited)

Joe Yule

Ticket Seller at Fair (uncredited)

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