Strike Up the Band
The merriest pair on the screen!
A bright, energetic musical comedy about young people coming together to pursue a shared dream, built on optimism, camaraderie, and the joy of performance.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
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
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
