Strike Up the Band (1940) — Perfery

(1940)Directed by Busby Berkeley120 minComedy, Music, Romance

“The merriest pair on the screen!”

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.

Mickey Rooneyas Jimmy Connors

Judy Garlandas Mary Holden

June Preisseras Barbara Frances Morgan

William Tracyas Phillip Turner

Larry Nunnas Willie Brewster

Paul Whitemanas Paul Whiteman

Margaret Earlyas Annie

Ann Shoemakeras Mrs. Connors

Francis Pierlotas Mr. Judd

Virginia Brissacas Mrs. May Holden

George Lesseyas Mr. Morgan

Enid Bennettas Mrs. Morgan

Howard Hickmanas Doctor

Sarah Edwardsas Miss Hodges

Milton Kibbeeas Mr. Holden

Helen Jerome Eddyas Mrs. Brewster

Jack Albertsonas Barker (uncredited)

Joe Yuleas Ticket Seller at Fair (uncredited)

LA Lowden Adamsas Morgan's Butler

Richard Allenas Policeman

Eddie Buzardas Young Man

Elliott Carpenteras Henry - the Train Porter

Don Castleas Charlie

Maxine Cookas Girl