Heavenly Music
Synopsis
Bandleader/singer/songwriter Ted Barry arrives to heaven. The receptionist tells him that before he can take his place in the Hall of Music, a committee must review his work and decide whether he is worthy of admittance.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Frederick Brady
Ted Barry
Mary Elliott
Joy
Eric Blore
Mr. Frisbie
Steven Geray
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fritz Feld
Niccolò Paganini (uncredited)
Elmer Jerome
Official Recorder (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
(uncredited)
Lionel Royce
Pyotr Tchaikovsky (uncredited)
Billie Thomas
Gabriel (uncredited)
William Yetter Sr.
Composer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Berne
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward James, Paul Gerard Smith, Michael L. Simmons
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr
- Original Title
- Heavenly Music
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Berne
Edward James, Paul Gerard Smith, Michael L. Simmons, Reginald Le Borg
Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr
Robert Surtees
Albert Akst
Department Leadership Roster
Josef Berne
Director
Edward James
Screenplay
Paul Gerard Smith
Screenplay
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Albert Akst
Editor
Michael L. Simmons
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Heavenly Music.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Heavenly Music.
list4
Academy Awards - Best Live Action Short Film Winners 1932-2025
Academy Awards winners archive (Best Live Action Short Film Winners 1932-2025)
Academy Awards: Winners
Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Complete list of Oscar Best Shorts Nominees
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Seasonal: Oscar Season Picks
Auto-managed by seasonal classifier. Do not edit manually.
Similar Titles to Heavenly Music
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
6.2
6.0
6.8
6.4
5.6
6.5
7.3
9.0
6.9
7.0
6.9
6.5
6.8
7.2
6.2
7.7
More Like Heavenly Music
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavenly Music
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heavenly Music about?
Bandleader/singer/songwriter Ted Barry arrives to heaven. The receptionist tells him that before he can take his place in the Hall of Music, a committee must review his work and decide whether he is worthy of admittance.
Who directed Heavenly Music?
Heavenly Music was directed by Josef Berne.
Who stars in Heavenly Music?
The principal cast of Heavenly Music includes Frederick Brady, Mary Elliott, Eric Blore, Steven Geray, Fritz Feld.
When was Heavenly Music released and how long is it?
Heavenly Music was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Heavenly Music?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heavenly Music was composed by Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heavenly Music?
Heavenly Music holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).