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6.6/10   21 votes
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Director:
John H. Auer
Writers:
George Abbott (play)
Clarence Kimble (adaptation)
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Release Date:
19 February 1947 (USA) more
Genre:
Musical more
Tagline:
A Musical Love Story in Laughtime! more
Plot:
Big-band singer Ann wants back her money, that the manager of a big-band has embezzled. full summary | add synopsis
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The Wonderful Francis Langford! more

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Frances Langford ... Ann Rogers

Ralph Edwards ... Eddie Martin
Phillip Terry ... Damon Dillingham
June Clayworth ... Willow Martin
Mabel Paige ... Mrs. Peters
Andrew Tombes ... 'Professor' Enrico Blanchetti / Mr. Dillingham
Donald MacBride ... P. Aloysius Duff
Mira McKinney ... Mrs. Elvira Rogers
Harry Harvey ... Mr. Rogers
Grady Sutton ... Harold
Gene Krupa ... Himself (as Gene Krupa and His Band)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
67 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #11796, General Audience)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Beat The Band opened at the 46th Street Theater on October 14, 1942 and ran for 67 performances. more
Quotes:
[Everyone's downstairs listening to Gene Krupa.]
Harold: [to himself] And I still say this music will NEVER be popular.
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Soundtrack:
I'm in Love more

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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
The Wonderful Francis Langford!, 1 October 2006
10/10
Author: chank46 from United States

This movie is a treat for Francis Langford fans. Looking spectacular, sounding divine, this is a charmingly beautiful little movie. It is fast paced and right to the point. Thats what I love about the movies from the 30's and the 40's. Excellent pacing, whether due to the expertise of the film makers or budget constraints, the films move right along. Philip Terry is a perfect choice for the love interest. Handsome, debonair, and Ralph Edwards is superb as the scheming lawyer. Grady Sutton in a cameo role is his usual bumbling self. Throw in Gene Krupa and his band and you've got an hour of happiness! But its Frances Langford that is the STAR here. Charming, vulnerable, and so gorgeous. No wonder she stole the hearts of GI's and civilians during and after WWII. Highest recommendation!

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