Strike Up the Band_
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Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising money to go to Chicago for the contest.
Starring
Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, June Preisser
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Strike Up the Band was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Overview
Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising mone...
Strike Up the Band is a Comedy, Music, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 0m.
CAST (20)
Mickey Rooney
Jimmy Connors
Judy Garland
Mary Holden
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 Hickman
Doctor
Sarah Edwards
Miss Hodges
Milton Kibbee
Mr. Holden
Helen Jerome Eddy
Mrs. Brewster
Jack Albertson
Barker (uncredited)
Joe Yule
Ticket Seller at Fair (uncredited)
LA
Lowden Adams
Morgan's Butler
RA
Richard Allen
Policeman
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What is Strike Up the Band about?
Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising money to go to Chicago for the contest.
How long is Strike Up the Band?
Strike Up the Band has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in Strike Up the Band?
The cast of Strike Up the Band includes Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, June Preisser, William Tracy, Larry Nunn.
What is the rating of Strike Up the Band?
Strike Up the Band has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 25 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Music
Romance