Movie

They Shall Have Music

“The THRILL of great music... the LAUGHTER of youth... the TENDERNESS of age”

★ 6.5(11)19391h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Archie Mayo
Release date: 1939-08-18
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Howard Productions

About They Shall Have Music

They Shall Have Music is a 1939 movie in the Family, Music and Drama genres, directed by Archie Mayo, starring Jascha Heifetz, Joel McCrea and Andrea Leeds. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch They Shall Have Music in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.

Cast

Jascha Heifetz

Himself

Joel McCrea

Peter McCarthy

Andrea Leeds

Ann Lawson

Gene Reynolds

Frankie

Walter Brennan

Professor Lawson

Terry Kilburn

Limey

Tommy Kelly

Willie

Porter Hall

Mr. Flower

Walter Tetley

Rocks Mulligan

Chuck Stubbs

Fever

Gale Sherwood

Betty

Alfred Newman

Musical Director

Themes & keywords

concertslumviolingreat depressionpovertyorphanmusic school

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch They Shall Have Music in Italy?+

They Shall Have Music is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is They Shall Have Music on Netflix?+

They Shall Have Music is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is They Shall Have Music?+

They Shall Have Music has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in They Shall Have Music?+

They Shall Have Music stars Jascha Heifetz, Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds, Gene Reynolds and Walter Brennan.

When did They Shall Have Music come out?+

They Shall Have Music is a 1939 movie directed by Archie Mayo.

What genre is They Shall Have Music?+

They Shall Have Music is Family, Music and Drama film.

Who directed They Shall Have Music?+

They Shall Have Music was directed by Archie Mayo.