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They Shall Have Music

NR19391h 45mArchie Mayo
IMDb 6.9

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"The THRILL of great music... the LAUGHTER of youth... the TENDERNESS of age"

The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.

FamilyMusicDrama
ConcertSlumViolinGreat DepressionPovertyOrphanMusic School

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What is They Shall Have Music (1939) about?

The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.

Who stars in They Shall Have Music?

They Shall Have Music stars Jascha Heifetz (Himself), Joel McCrea (Peter McCarthy), Andrea Leeds (Ann Lawson), Gene Reynolds (Frankie), Walter Brennan (Professor Lawson). The film was directed by Archie Mayo.

How long is They Shall Have Music?

They Shall Have Music has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated NR.

Is They Shall Have Music worth watching?

They Shall Have Music holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Family, Music, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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