Orchestra Wives(1942)
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Orchestra Wives Synopsis
Connie Ward is in seventh heaven when Gene Morrison's band rolls into town. She is swept off her feet by trumpeter Bill Abbot. After marrying him, she joins the band's tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives.
Orchestra Wives (1942) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, released on September 4, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Glenn Miller and Lynn Bari. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Archie Mayo
- Writers:
- Karl Tunberg, Darrell Ware, James Prindle
- Producers:
- William LeBaron
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Orchestra Wives (1942) Trailer
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Orchestra Wives Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Montgomery
as Bill Abbot
Ann Rutherford
as Connie Ward Abbot
Glenn Miller
as Gene Morrison
Lynn Bari
as Jaynie Stevens
Carole Landis
as Natalie Mercer
Cesar Romero
as St. John "Sinjin" Smith
Virginia Gilmore
as Elsie
Mary Beth Hughes
as Caroline Steele
Fayard Nicholas
as Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Harold Nicholas
as Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Tamara Geva
as Mrs. Betsy Beck
Frank Orth
as Rex Willet
Key crew
Directed by Archie Mayo, written by Karl Tunberg, Darrell Ware and James Prindle, produced by William LeBaron.
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Orchestra Wives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Orchestra Wives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Orchestra Wives online?
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Orchestra Wives (1942) is available to stream on FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Orchestra Wives?
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The main cast of Orchestra Wives (1942) includes George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Glenn Miller, Lynn Bari and Carole Landis. 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 Orchestra Wives released?
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Orchestra Wives was released on September 4, 1942 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Orchestra Wives worth watching?
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Orchestra Wives (1942) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Orchestra Wives?
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