Airing | 7/3, 12:00p

Strike Up the Band

2h 15m|Musical comedy|TCM|1940
Teenage drummer Jimmy Connors dreams of winning the contest for school bands hosted by popular band leader Paul Whiteman (himself). In order to enter, Jimmy and his pals, including charming vocalist Mary Holden, must accumulate $200 for the train ride to Chicago, where the contest will be held. Jimmy and his friends decide to put on an epic student play to raise the funds they need, but a sudden illness threatens to cost the band their chance.

Director:

Busby Berkeley

Cast:

Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman, June Preisser
Strike Up the Band
GENREMusical comedy
DETAILSNetwork: TCM Runtime: 2h 15m