The Band Plays On (1934)

Director:

Russell Mack

Writers:

Byron Morgan (based upon the story: "Backfield" by), J. Robert Bren (based upon the story: "Backfield" by),

Stars:

Robert Young, Stuart Erwin, Leo Carrillo

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Young	...	Tony
Stuart Erwin	...	Stuffy
Leo Carrillo	...	Angelo
Betty Furness	...	Kitty
Ted Healy	...	Joe
Preston Foster	...	Howdy
Russell Hardie	...	Mike
William Tannen	...	Rosy
Robert Livingston	...	Bob
Norman Phillips Jr.	...	Tony as a Boy
David Durand	...	Tony as a Boy
Sidney Miller	...	Tony as a Boy
Beaudine Anderson	...	Tony as a Boy
Betty Jane Graham	...	Kitty as a Girl
Joe Sawyer	...	Mr. Thomas (as Joseph Sauers)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

american football | campus

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Taglines:

A gay and exciting picture of the laughs and loves and football thrills of college life! (original ad)

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 December 1934 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kid from College

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Roll Up the Score"
(uncredited)
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Harold Adamson

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