Play Up the Band
Synopsis
A brass band goes to London to take part in a competition.
Top Cast
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Stanley Holloway
Sam Small
Betty Ann Davies
Betty Small
Leslie Bradley
Jack Heckdyke
Frank Atkinson
Alf Ramsbottom
Charles Sewell
Lord Heckdyke
Amy Veness
Lady Heckdyke
Cynthia Stock
Vera
Julie Suedo
Marquise de Vaux
Arthur Gomez
Marquis de Vaux
Hal Gordon
Band Leader
Andreas Malandrinos
Italian Room Guest
Billy Bray
Lightning
Ian Wilson
Rowland
Aubrey Mallalieu
Judge (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Vernon Harris, Katherine Strueby, Harry Hughes
- Original Title
- Play Up the Band
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Basil Humphrys Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Hughes
Vernon Harris, Katherine Strueby, Harry Hughes, Aveling Ginever, Frank Atkinson
Paul Capon
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Hughes
Director
Aveling Ginever
Writer
Vernon Harris
Screenplay
Paul Capon
Editor
Katherine Strueby
Screenplay
Harry Hughes
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play Up the Band
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What is Play Up the Band about?
A brass band goes to London to take part in a competition.
Who directed Play Up the Band?
Play Up the Band was directed by Harry Hughes.
Who stars in Play Up the Band?
The principal cast of Play Up the Band includes Stanley Holloway, Betty Ann Davies, Leslie Bradley, Frank Atkinson, Charles Sewell.
When was Play Up the Band released and how long is it?
Play Up the Band was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play Up the Band?
Play Up the Band holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).