They Shall Have Music(1939)
The THRILL of great music... the LAUGHTER of youth... the TENDERNESS of age
They Shall Have Music Synopsis
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.
They Shall Have Music (1939) is a family, music and drama film directed by Archie Mayo, released on August 18, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jascha Heifetz, Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds and Gene Reynolds. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Archie Mayo
- Writers:
- Irma von Cube, John Howard Lawson
- Producers:
- Samuel Goldwyn
- Cinematographer:
- Gregg Toland
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- Howard Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Status:
- Released
They Shall Have Music (1939) Trailer
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They Shall Have Music Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jascha Heifetz
as Himself
Joel McCrea
as Peter McCarthy
Andrea Leeds
as Ann Lawson
Gene Reynolds
as Frankie
Walter Brennan
as Professor Lawson
Terry Kilburn
as Limey
- Tommy Kelly
Tommy Kelly
as Willie
Porter Hall
as Mr. Flower
Walter Tetley
as Rocks Mulligan
- Chuck Stubbs
Chuck Stubbs
as Fever
Gale Sherwood
as Betty
Alfred Newman
as Musical Director
Key crew
Directed by Archie Mayo, written by Irma von Cube and John Howard Lawson, produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
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They Shall Have Music Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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They Shall Have Music – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Shall Have Music online?
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They Shall Have Music (1939) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in They Shall Have Music?
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The main cast of They Shall Have Music (1939) includes Jascha Heifetz, Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds, Gene Reynolds and Walter Brennan. The film was directed by Archie Mayo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Shall Have Music released?
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They Shall Have Music was released on August 18, 1939 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is They Shall Have Music worth watching?
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They Shall Have Music (1939) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for They Shall Have Music?
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Yes. The official They Shall Have Music trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.