Music for Millions

1944
Approved
1h 57m

IMDb RATING

6.6/10

668

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June Allyson, Jimmy Durante, José Iturbi, and Margaret O'Brien in Music for Millions (1944)

Drama Family War

Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.

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IMDb RATING

6.6/10

668

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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Trivia
In a scene in which June Allyson and Margaret O'Brien were supposed to cry to harmonica player Larry Adler's rendition of "Clair de Lune," the six year-old star asked director Henry Koster, "Shall I let the tears run all the way down my face, or shall I stop then halfway down?"

Crazy credits
After "The End," the following message is seen: "To families and friends of servicemen and women: Pictures exhibited in this theatre are given to the armed forces for showing in combat areas around the world---War Activities Committee, Motion Picture Industry."

Connections
Referenced in Top Secret! (1984)

Soundtracks
Clair de Lune
(1890) (uncredited)
Written by Claude Debussy
Performed by Larry Adler on harmonica
Also performed by José Iturbi on piano

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Featured review

10/10

A WWII Movie Revealing the Wisdom of a Child

This is a wonderful movie, where the trauma from a war, which invades all countries during all wars, is seen through the eyes of a child. A brilliant actress, Margaret O'Brien, takes viewers through the torment of WWII, praying for the safe return of her sister's husband. I taped this movie when it played on TCM, and I've watched it many times, because it sends multiple hidden messages to those who watch with wisdom. The movie exposes a woman's fear of losing the father of the fetus in her womb. That fear is something that people continue to experience in today's world. Adults in the movie learn from the wisdom of the little girl, Mike, who helps her sister during this struggle. During WWII the music in this movie was marvelous for millions; it's quite inspiring to viewers today, as well.