Strike Up the Band 1940

Strike Up the Band

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Teenage drummer Jimmy Connors (Mickey Rooney) dreams of winning the contest for school bands hosted by popular band leader Paul Whiteman (himself). In order to enter, Jimmy and his pals, including charming vocalist Mary Holden (Judy Garland), must accumulate $200 for the train ride to Chicago, where the contest will be held. Jimmy and his friends decide to put on an epic student play to raise the funds they need, but a sudden illness threatens to cost the band their chance.
  • Genre:
    musical, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Busby Berkeley
  • Producer:
    Arthur Freed
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  • Production Co:
    Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Loew's Inc.

Cast & Crew

Mickey Rooney
James 'Jimmy' Connors
Judy Garland
Mary Holden
Paul Whiteman
Himself
Busby Berkeley
Director
Fred F. Finklehoffe
Writer
Herbert Fields
Writer
Arthur Freed
Producer
Roger Edens
Original Music
Arthur Freed
Original Music
Ray June
Cinematographer
Ben Lewis
Film Editor
Cedric Gibbons
Art Direction
Edwin B. Willis
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