Movie

The Band Plays On

“A gay and exciting picture of the laughs and loves and football thrills of college life!”

★ 8.3(3)19341h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Russell Mack
Release date: 1934-12-21
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released

About The Band Plays On

The Band Plays On is a 1934 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Russell Mack, starring Robert Young, Stuart Erwin and Ted Healy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Band Plays On in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A judge hands four wayward boys to a college football coach who turns them into backfield stars.

Cast

Robert Young

Tony Ferrera

Stuart Erwin

Stuffy Wilson

Ted Healy

Joe O'Brien

Preston Foster

Howdy Hardy

Leo Carrillo

Angelo

Betty Furness

Kitty O'Brien

Russell Hardie

Mike O'Brien

William Tannen

Rosy Rosenberg

Robert Livingston

Bob Stone

Norman Phillips Jr.

Stuffy as a Boy

David Durand

Tony as a Boy

Beaudine Anderson

Mike as a Boy

Themes & keywords

american footballcampus

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Band Plays On in Canada?+

The Band Plays On is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Band Plays On on Netflix?+

The Band Plays On is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Band Plays On?+

The Band Plays On has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Band Plays On?+

The Band Plays On stars Robert Young, Stuart Erwin, Ted Healy, Preston Foster and Leo Carrillo.

When did The Band Plays On come out?+

The Band Plays On is a 1934 movie directed by Russell Mack.

What genre is The Band Plays On?+

The Band Plays On is Drama film.

Who directed The Band Plays On?+

The Band Plays On was directed by Russell Mack.