Orchestra Wives
“It's Hep! It's Hot! It's Hilarious!”
Synopsis
Connie Ward is in seventh heaven when Gene Morrison's band rolls into town. She is swept off her feet by trumpeter Bill Abbot. After marrying him, she joins the band's tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives.
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Orchestra Wives 1942)Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-15
Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Bill Abbot
Ann Rutherford
Connie Ward Abbot
Glenn Miller
Gene Morrison
Lynn Bari
Jaynie Stevens
Carole Landis
Natalie Mercer
Cesar Romero
St. John "Sinjin" Smith
Virginia Gilmore
Elsie
Mary Beth Hughes
Caroline Steele
Fayard Nicholas
Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Harold Nicholas
Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Tamara Geva
Mrs. Betsy Beck
Frank Orth
Rex Willet
Grant Mitchell
Dr. Ward
Harry Morgan
Cully Anderson
Jackie Gleason
Ben Beck
Marion Hutton
Band Singer (uncredited)
Iris Adrian
Sassy Woman Exiting Bus
Alec Craig
Henry Fink
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 24, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Tunberg, Darrell Ware
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Orchestra Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
Karl Tunberg, Darrell Ware, James Prindle
Alfred Newman
Lucien Ballard
Robert Bischoff
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Archie Mayo
Director
Karl Tunberg
Screenplay
Darrell Ware
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Robert Bischoff
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orchestra Wives
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What is Orchestra Wives about?
Connie Ward is in seventh heaven when Gene Morrison's band rolls into town. She is swept off her feet by trumpeter Bill Abbot. After marrying him, she joins the band's tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives.
Who directed Orchestra Wives?
Orchestra Wives was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in Orchestra Wives?
The principal cast of Orchestra Wives includes George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Glenn Miller, Lynn Bari, Carole Landis.
When was Orchestra Wives released and how long is it?
Orchestra Wives was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Orchestra Wives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orchestra Wives was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orchestra Wives?
Orchestra Wives holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).