''Strike Up the Band'', 1940 - art by Al Hirschfeld is a mixed media by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on June 4th, 2021.
''Strike Up the Band'', 1940 - art by Al Hirschfeld
A vintage movie poster of ''Strike Up the Band'', a musical film released in 1940. It was directed by Busby Berkeley and starred Mickey Rooney and... more
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''Strike Up the Band'', 1940 - art by Al Hirschfeld
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A vintage movie poster of ''Strike Up the Band'', a musical film released in 1940. It was directed by Busby Berkeley and starred Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in the lead roles. The film is a musical comedy that follows the story of a high school student named Jimmy Connors (played by Mickey Rooney) who aspires to form a school band and enter a national music contest.
Here's a brief overview of the plot:
Jimmy Connors is a young and ambitious high school student who is passionate about music. He dreams of forming a school band and participating in the National High School Band Contest in Chicago. To achieve his goal, he enlists the help of his talented friend Mary Holden (played by Judy Garland) and convinces his classmates to join the band.
However, they face several challenges along the way, including raising money for their trip to Chicago and dealing with rival bands. As they work hard to prepare for the contest, the film showcases various musical performances and dance sequences, including elaborate Busby Berkeley choreography.
"Strike Up the Band" is known for its catchy musical numbers and the charming performances of its young leads, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. The film features a mix of comedy, romance, and musical entertainment, which was popular during the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals. It contributed to the success of the Rooney-Garland pairing in several other musical films of the era.
About the artist:
Al Hirschfeld (June 21, 1903 – January 20, 2003) was an American caricaturist best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars. His art appeared regularly in "The New York Times" and other publications during his 70-year career.
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June 4th, 2021
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