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Strike Up the Band: Full Cast & Crew 1940 Musical/Comedy
Teenage drummer Jimmy Connors 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, 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. Released: Sep 27, 1940 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

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Busby Berkeley Director Mickey Rooney James 'Jimmy' Connors Actor Judy Garland Mary Holden Actor Paul Whiteman Self June Preisser Barbara Frances Morgan Actor Fred F. Finklehoffe Writer Herbert Fields Writer Arthur Freed Producer, Original Music Roger Edens Original Music Ray June Cinematographer Ben Lewis Film Editing Cedric Gibbons Art Director Edwin B. Willis Set Decoration