Beat the Band
“A Musical Love Story in Laughtime!”
Synopsis
Singer Ann wants back her money that the manager of a big-band has embezzled.
Top Cast
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Frances Langford
Ann Rogers
Ralph Edwards
Eddie Martin
Phillip Terry
Damon Dillingham
June Clayworth
Willow Martin
Mabel Paige
Mrs. Peters
Andrew Tombes
'Prof' Enrico Blanchetti / Mr. Dillingham
Donald MacBride
P. Aloysius Duff
Mira McKinney
Mrs. Elvira Rogers
Grady Sutton
Harold
Gene Krupa
Himself
Ellen Corby
Gertrude's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John H. Auer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kimble
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Beat the Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John H. Auer
Lawrence Kimble, Arthur A. Ross, Clarence Kimble, George Abbott
Leigh Harline
Frank Redman
Samuel E. Beetley
Michael Kraike
Department Leadership Roster
John H. Auer
Director
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Renié
Costume Design
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Michael Kraike
Producer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
George Abbott
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beat the Band
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beat the Band about?
Singer Ann wants back her money that the manager of a big-band has embezzled.
Who directed Beat the Band?
Beat the Band was directed by John H. Auer.
Who stars in Beat the Band?
The principal cast of Beat the Band includes Frances Langford, Ralph Edwards, Phillip Terry, June Clayworth, Mabel Paige.
When was Beat the Band released and how long is it?
Beat the Band was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Beat the Band?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beat the Band was composed by Leigh Harline.