They Shall Have Music
“The THRILL of great music... the LAUGHTER of youth... the TENDERNESS of age”
Synopsis
The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.
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They Shall Have Music (1939)-Girl Singing Aria
Type: Clip • Published 2011-02-17
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Jascha Heifetz
Himself
Joel McCrea
Peter McCarthy
Andrea Leeds
Ann Lawson
Gene Reynolds
Frankie
Walter Brennan
Professor Lawson
Terry Kilburn
Limey
Tommy Kelly
Willie
Porter Hall
Mr. Flower
Walter Tetley
Rocks Mulligan
Chuck Stubbs
Fever
Gale Sherwood
Betty
Alfred Newman
Musical Director
Mary Ruth
Suzie
John St. Polis
Davis
Alexander Schoenberg
Menken
Marjorie Main
Mrs. Miller
Arthur Hohl
Miller
Paul Harvey
Heifetz' Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 18, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Irma von Cube, John Howard Lawson
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- They Shall Have Music
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Howard Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Irma von Cube, John Howard Lawson
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Sherman Todd
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Mayo
Director
Irma von Cube
Screenplay
John Howard Lawson
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Sherman Todd
Editor
Jeanne Beakhurst
Costume Design
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Shall Have Music
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is They Shall Have Music about?
The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.
Who directed They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in They Shall Have Music?
The principal cast of They Shall Have Music includes Jascha Heifetz, Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds, Gene Reynolds, Walter Brennan.
When was They Shall Have Music released and how long is it?
They Shall Have Music was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for They Shall Have Music?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Shall Have Music was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).