Music for Millions
“Warm, Tender Romance! Deep, Lasting Faith!”
Synopsis
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
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Music For Millions Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-19
Top Cast
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Margaret O'Brien
Mike
José Iturbi
José Iturbi
June Allyson
Barbara Ainsworth
Jimmy Durante
Andrews
Marsha Hunt
Rosalind
Hugh Herbert
Uncle Ferdinand
Harry Davenport
Doctor
Marie Wilson
Marie
Larry Adler
Larry
Ben Lessy
Kickebush
Connie Gilchrist
Travelers Aid Woman
Katherine Balfour
Elsa
Helen Gilbert
Helen
Madeleine Lebeau
Jane (as Madeleine LeBeau)
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. McGuff
Mary Parker
Anita
Eddie Jackson
Singer
Jack Roth
Drummer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Myles Connolly
- Original Title
- Music for Millions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Myles Connolly
Robert Surtees
Douglass Biggs
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Koster
Director
Myles Connolly
Writer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Irene
Costume Design
Douglass Biggs
Editor
Joe Pasternak
Producer
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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 Music for Millions
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What is Music for Millions about?
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
Who directed Music for Millions?
Music for Millions was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in Music for Millions?
The principal cast of Music for Millions includes Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, June Allyson, Jimmy Durante, Marsha Hunt.
When was Music for Millions released and how long is it?
Music for Millions was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Music for Millions?
Music for Millions holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).