Where to Watch Strike Up the Band (1940) in the US

What it's about

Jimmy Connors and his girlfriend want to take part in Paul Whiteman's high school bands contest, but they cannot afford the fare. But per chance they meet Paul Whiteman in person and are able to convince him that their band is good enough, so he lends them the money. But then one of their friends becomes seriously ill and has to be carried to a hospital by plane, and they have to use Whiteman's money for this.

Cast and crew

Director

Busby Berkeley

Writer

John Monks Jr., Fred F. Finklehoffe, Herbert Fields

Starring

Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman

Details

Release date

Sep 27, 1940

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total

Where to Watch Strike Up the Band (1940) in the US — common questions

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