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Thousands Cheer

  • 19431943
  • PassedPassed
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.1K
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Gene Kelly and Kathryn Grayson in Thousands Cheer (1943)
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars.
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Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her ... Read allAcrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act... Read allAcrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Sidney
  • Writers
    • Paul Jarrico(story "Private Miss Jones")
    • Richard Collins(story "Private Miss Jones")
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Grayson
    • Gene Kelly
    • Mary Astor
  • Director
    • George Sidney
  • Writers
    • Paul Jarrico(story "Private Miss Jones")
    • Richard Collins(story "Private Miss Jones")
  • Stars
    • Kathryn Grayson
    • Gene Kelly
    • Mary Astor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 3 nominations total

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    Gene Kelly and Kathryn Grayson in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Gene Kelly and Kathryn Grayson in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Gene Kelly, Mary Elliott, and Frances Rafferty in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Kathryn Grayson in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    John Boles and Kathryn Grayson in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Gene Kelly, John Boles, and Kathryn Grayson in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Gene Kelly, John Boles, and Kathryn Grayson in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Gene Kelly, Kathryn Grayson, and José Iturbi in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Lucille Ball, Mickey Rooney, Eleanor Powell, Kathryn Grayson, Lena Horne, José Iturbi, Red Skelton, and Ann Sothern in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Kathryn Grayson, and José Iturbi in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Mickey Rooney in Thousands Cheer (1943)
    Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, June Allyson, Mary Astor, Lucille Ball, Donna Reed, Mickey Rooney, Gloria DeHaven, Eleanor Powell, Maxine Barrat, Ben Blue, John Boles, Benny Carter, John Conte, Bob Crosby, Mary Elliott, Kathryn Grayson, Sara Haden, Lena Horne, Marsha Hunt, José Iturbi, Frank Jenks, Kay Kyser, Ben Lessy, Don Loper, Marilyn Maxwell, Frank Morgan, Margaret O'Brien, Virginia O'Brien, Frances Rafferty, Dick Simmons, Red Skelton, Ann Sothern, and Frank Sully in Thousands Cheer (1943)

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    Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson
    • Kathryn Jones
    Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly
    • Pvt. Eddie Marsh
    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Hyllary Jones
    John Boles
    John Boles
    • Col. Bill Jones
    Ben Blue
    Ben Blue
    • Chuck Polansky
    Frances Rafferty
    Frances Rafferty
    • Marie Corbino
    Mary Elliott
    • Helen Corbino
    Frank Jenks
    Frank Jenks
    • Sgt. Koslack
    Frank Sully
    Frank Sully
    • Alan
    Dick Simmons
    Dick Simmons
    • Capt. Fred Avery
    Ben Lessy
    Ben Lessy
    • Silent Monk
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Mickey Rooney - Emcee at the Show
    Judy Garland
    Judy Garland
    • Judy Garland
    Red Skelton
    Red Skelton
    • Red Skelton
    Eleanor Powell
    Eleanor Powell
    • Eleanor Powell
    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Ann Sothern
    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
    • Lucille Ball
    Virginia O'Brien
    Virginia O'Brien
    • Virginia O'Brien
    • Director
      • George Sidney
    • Writers
      • Paul Jarrico(story "Private Miss Jones") (screenplay)
      • Richard Collins(story "Private Miss Jones") (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This patriotic wartime morale-booster was written by Paul Jarrico and Richard Collins. Both were later blacklisted for their supposed Un-American activities.
    • Goofs
      Members of the American Military do not travel around the United States with their weapons. Especially when being moved on civilian conveyance.
    • Quotes

      Pvt. Eddie Marsh: From now on I only kiss women I know.

    • Crazy credits
      The list of credited cast members from Mickey Rooney onwards is preceded by the following statement: "and the M-G-M Star Parade"
    • Connections
      Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Daybreak
      Music by Ferde Grofé Sr. (as Ferde Grofe)
      Lyrics by Harold Adamson
      Conducted by José Iturbi (uncredited)
      Sung by Kathryn Grayson (uncredited)

    User reviews24

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    M-G-M at its Best
    Gene Kelly plays the "King of the Trapeze turned buck army private" magnificently, supplemented with the chirping of Kathryn Grayson. It shows how, even in his early years, (This is only the second year of Gene in Hollywood pictures) he was a great dancer/actor. (His dance with the mop was the best part of the movie for me) This great movie is supplemented by the great bands of Jose Iturbi and Bob Crosby, and with the great talents of silver screen greats like Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Gloria DeHaven, June Allyson, and the spectacular Judy Garland. This movie is a must for all classic musical buffs!!!
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    • Dreamer-36
    • Apr 15, 2000

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    • Release date
      • January 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • As Thousands Cheer
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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