Music for Millions_
"Warm, Tender Romance! Deep, Lasting Faith!"
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
Starring
Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, June Allyson
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Music for Millions was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning...
Music for Millions is a Comedy, Drama, Music film with a runtime of 1h 57m.
CAST (20)
Margaret O'Brien
Mike
José Iturbi
José Iturbi
June Allyson
Barbara Ainsworth
Jimmy Durante
Andrews
Marsha Hunt
Rosalind
Hugh Herbert
Uncle Ferdinand
Harry Davenport
Doctor
Marie Wilson
Marie
Larry Adler
Larry
Ben Lessy
Kickebush
Connie Gilchrist
Travelers Aid Woman
KB
Katherine Balfour
Elsa
Helen Gilbert
Helen
Madeleine Lebeau
Jane (as Madeleine LeBeau)
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. McGuff
Mary Parker
Anita
EJ
Eddie Jackson
Singer
JR
Jack Roth
Drummer
Willie Best
Red Cap (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Concertgoer (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Music for Millions about?
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
How long is Music for Millions?
Music for Millions has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who stars in Music for Millions?
The cast of Music for Millions includes Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, June Allyson, Jimmy Durante, Marsha Hunt.
What is the rating of Music for Millions?
Music for Millions has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Music