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Strike Up the Band (1940) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1940 · 120 min · English
- Directed by
- Busby Berkeley
- Starring
- Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, William Tracy, Ann Shoemaker, Francis Pierlot, June Preisser
Jimmy and his girlfriend share a dream of musical success, hoping to join Paul Whiteman's renowned high-school contest. A fortunate meeting leads them to believe they can impress Whiteman and secure funding. However, their aspirations are challenged when a close friend faces a serious health crisis, requiring their immediate attention and testing the limits of Whiteman's willingness to help.
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