Strike Up the Band
“The merriest pair on the screen!”
Synopsis
Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising money to go to Chicago for the contest.
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Strike Up The Band (1940) Official Trailer - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-25
Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Jimmy Connors
Judy Garland
Mary Holden
June Preisser
Barbara Frances Morgan
William Tracy
Phillip Turner
Larry Nunn
Willie Brewster
Paul Whiteman
Paul Whiteman
Margaret Early
Annie
Ann Shoemaker
Mrs. Connors
Francis Pierlot
Mr. Judd
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. May Holden
George Lessey
Mr. Morgan
Enid Bennett
Mrs. Morgan
Howard Hickman
Doctor
Sarah Edwards
Miss Hodges
Milton Kibbee
Mr. Holden
Helen Jerome Eddy
Mrs. Brewster
Jack Albertson
Barker (uncredited)
Joe Yule
Ticket Seller at Fair (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Busby Berkeley
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred F. Finklehoffe, John Monks Jr.
- Original Score
- George Gershwin
- Original Title
- Strike Up the Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Busby Berkeley
Fred F. Finklehoffe, John Monks Jr., Ira Gershwin
George Gershwin
Ray June
Arthur Freed
Department Leadership Roster
Ray June
Director of Photography
Arthur Freed
Producer
Busby Berkeley
Director
Fred F. Finklehoffe
Screenplay
John Monks Jr.
Screenplay
George Gershwin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strike Up the Band
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What is Strike Up the Band about?
Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising money to go to Chicago for the contest.
Who directed Strike Up the Band?
Strike Up the Band was directed by Busby Berkeley.
Who stars in Strike Up the Band?
The principal cast of Strike Up the Band includes Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, June Preisser, William Tracy, Larry Nunn.
When was Strike Up the Band released and how long is it?
Strike Up the Band was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Strike Up the Band?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strike Up the Band was composed by George Gershwin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strike Up the Band?
Strike Up the Band holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).