The Band Plays On
“A gay and exciting picture of the laughs and loves and football thrills of college life!”
Synopsis
A judge hands four wayward boys to a college football coach who turns them into backfield stars.
Top Cast
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Robert Young
Tony Ferrera
Stuart Erwin
Stuffy Wilson
Ted Healy
Joe O'Brien
Preston Foster
Howdy Hardy
Leo Carrillo
Angelo
Betty Furness
Kitty O'Brien
Russell Hardie
Mike O'Brien
William Tannen
Rosy Rosenberg
Robert Livingston
Bob Stone
Norman Phillips Jr.
Stuffy as a Boy
David Durand
Tony as a Boy
Beaudine Anderson
Mike as a Boy
Betty Jane Graham
Kitty as a Girl
Joe Sawyer
Mr. Thomas
Henry Kolker
Professor Hackett
Harvey Clark
Graduate
Edward Gargan
Lumberjack
Arthur Stuart Hull
Graduate
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mack
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Schubert, Harvey Gates, Ralph Spence
- Original Title
- The Band Plays On
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mack
Bernard Schubert, Harvey Gates, Ralph Spence
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mack
Director
Bernard Schubert
Screenplay
Harvey Gates
Screenplay
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Band Plays On
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Band Plays On about?
A judge hands four wayward boys to a college football coach who turns them into backfield stars.
Who directed The Band Plays On?
The Band Plays On was directed by Russell Mack.
Who stars in The Band Plays On?
The principal cast of The Band Plays On includes Robert Young, Stuart Erwin, Ted Healy, Preston Foster, Leo Carrillo.
When was The Band Plays On released and how long is it?
The Band Plays On was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.