Strike Up the Band

Strike Up the Band (1940)

Passed 27 Sep 1940 • Comedy, Musical, Romance • 2h 0m

Jimmy Connors and his girlfriend want to take part in Paul Whiteman's high school bands contest, but they cannot afford the fare. But per chance they meet Paul Whiteman in person and are able to convince him that their band is good enough, so he lends them the money. But then one of their friends becomes seriously ill and has to be carried to a hospital by plane, and they have to use Whiteman's money for this.

Busby Berkeley
Director
John Monks Jr., Fred F. Finklehoffe, Herbert Fields
Writer
Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 59
DVD Release Date: 01 Apr 2012
Box Office Total:

6.8

IMDb (1894 votes)