Strike Up the Band

Strike Up the Band (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
120 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1940 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Busby Berkeley

Written By:
John Monks Jr.
Fred F. Finklehoffe

Actors:
Mickey Rooney ..... Jimmy Connors
Judy Garland ..... Mary Holden
Paul Whiteman and Orchestra ..... Performers
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 C. Hickman ..... Doctor
Sarah Edwards ..... Miss Hodges

Synopsis:

Jimmy Connors and his girl-friend want to take part in Paul Whiteman's highschool's band contest, but they cannot afford the fare. But per chance the meet Paul Whiteman in person and are able to convince him, that their band is good enought, so he lents sem the money. But then one of their friends becomes seriously ill and had to be carried in a hospital per plane, they had to use Whiteman's money for this.

Jimmy (Rooney) and his best friend Mary (Garland) unite the music loving kids in town with the dream to be in Paul Whiteman's band. When their school doesn't help, they decide to raise the money on their own. However, the many ups and down of growing up including first love, personal goals, and the serious illness/injury of a close friend causes them to think about what's really important.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 24 May, 2014.