Strike Up the Band
Strike Up the Band

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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.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Strike Up the Band:

Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
June Preisser
William Tracy
Larry Nunn
Paul Whiteman

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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.

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EmanuelLevy.Com - 9/10 by Emanuel LevyOne of the most popular Mickey Rooney-Judy Garland teamings of lets put on a show, directed by Busby Berkeley
Ozus' World Movie Reviews - 9/10 by Dennis SchwartzDespite the tiresome plot, it's highly entertaining because of the snappy young duo and their big band music.
Chicago Tribune - 6/10 by Michael WilmingtonDon't be misled by the Berkeley credit - this is no girlie extravaganza. Rather, it's the second of those musical concoctions designed for the strident, irrepressible Rooney to dominate with Garland tagging along.
User Review - 10/10 by Katie SMy favorite of the Mickey & Judy movies. The musical numbers are outstanding. Watch the choreography for "The La Conga." Great stuff! There's also a full orchestra made out of different types of fruit - it was pretty neat for it's day (heck I'm still impressed).
User Review - 10/10 by Tim JOne of my most favorite and probably the least-viewed MGM musicals. It's a feel-good high school type musical. You can't get any better teen sweethearts than Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. The final version of 'Our Love Affair' is very good with full orchestra and harps. The final scenes hint at slight patriotism with an American Flag and formal naval-style band uniforms. PLUS Paul Whiteman himself. Can't get any better.
User Review - 10/10 by Private ULOVED IT! Love when Judy sings "Nobody" and when they all do teh Gay 90s number. Love the relationship b/w Judy and Mickey's characters!
User Review - 10/10 by Richard SI love this movie! Actually, I love any judy garland/mickey rooney movies that they did together
User Review - 10/10 by Steven FThe best of the Judy and Mickey films. Judy Garland's performance is one of her best as well - she's given many moments in which to show how much she loves Mickey Rooney, and they are all lovely to see. Her song "Nobody" is all the more moving with how matter-of-factly she sings it. "Our Love Affair" is a terrific scene as well, with the great follow-up in the kitchen with the food - in a scene thought up by Vincente Minnelli on one of his first visits to the MGM studios! Sweetly done - beautiful film.
User Review - 10/10 by doris cConga! Basically a similiar plot to Babes In Arms, yet for some reason I like it better. Who could forget the orchestra of fruit?!
User Review - 8/10 by Russell GAAAH! such a good movie. Mickey Rooney + Judy Garland = GOOD COMBO FOR GOOD FILM!!!

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