Strike Up the Band - 1940

120 min. ( 2 hours )
Producer - Arthur Freed
Starring: Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney

Jimmy (Rooney) and his best friend Mary (Garland) unite the music loving kids in town with the dream to be in Paul Whiteman's band. When their school doesn't help, they decide to raise the money on their own. However, the many ups and downs of growing up including first love, personal goals, and the serious illness/injury of a close friend causes them to think about what's really important.