Here Comes the Band
Synopsis
In this musical, a songwriter goes to court to claim the rights to his song that was stolen by an unscrupulous music publisher. He brings his girlfriend with him. Also going to court are the Jubilee singers, hillbillies, and some cowboys and Indians who demonstrate that the composer wrote his song by rearranging four folk tunes. He wins his song back and $50,000 in damages. Songs include: "Heading Home," "Roll Along Prairie Moon," "Tender Is the Night," "You're My Thrill," "I'm Bound for Heaven," and "The Army Band."
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ted Lewis
Ted Lowry
Virginia Bruce
Margaret
Harry Stockwell
Ollie Watts
Ted Healy
'Happy'
Nat Pendleton
'Piccolo Pete'
Addison Richards
Colonel Wallace
Donald Cook
Don Trevor
George McFarland
Spanky Lowry
Robert McWade
Judge
Henry Kolker
Simmon's Attorney
Robert Gleckler
Simmons
Richard Tucker
Jim - Banker in Band
Bert Roach
Drummer in Band
Tyler Brooke
Dentist
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Armand de Valerie
May Beatty
Miss Doyle
Charles Lane
Mr. Scurry
Gertrude Astor
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sloane
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sloane, Victor Mansfield, Ralph Spence
- Original Title
- Here Comes the Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sloane
Paul Sloane, Victor Mansfield, Ralph Spence, Ned Washington
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sloane
Screenplay
Victor Mansfield
Screenplay
Ralph Spence
Screenplay
Paul Sloane
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Here Comes the Band
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What is Here Comes the Band about?
In this musical, a songwriter goes to court to claim the rights to his song that was stolen by an unscrupulous music publisher. He brings his girlfriend with him. Also going to court are the Jubilee singers, hillbillies, and some cowboys and Indians who demonstrate that the composer wrote his song by rearranging four folk tunes. He wins his song back and $50,000 in damages. Songs include: "Heading Home," "Roll Along Prairie Moon," "Tender Is the Night," "You're My Thrill," "I'm Bound for Heaven," and "The Army Band."
Who directed Here Comes the Band?
Here Comes the Band was directed by Paul Sloane.
Who stars in Here Comes the Band?
The principal cast of Here Comes the Band includes Ted Lewis, Virginia Bruce, Harry Stockwell, Ted Healy, Nat Pendleton.
When was Here Comes the Band released and how long is it?
Here Comes the Band was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.