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They Shall Have Music 1939

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

Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Director
Archie Mayo
Networks
Howard Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 12 votes NR FamilyMusicDrama Released
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★ 6.4/10
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What is They Shall Have Music?

Topic: Film "They Shall Have Music" (1939). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1939
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Aug 18, 1939
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Howard Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Genres
Family, Music, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 12 votes
Episode runtime
~105 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Howard Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
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Topic: Film "They Shall Have Music" (1939).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: They Shall Have Music
Year: 1939
Release Date (US): 08/18/1939
Genres: Family, Music, and Drama
Runtime: 1h 45m
Rating: NR
Plot Point 1: A troubled boy from a broken home in the slums has a bleak future.
Plot Point 2: He runs away when his stepfather breaks his violin.
Plot Point 3: He ends up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.
Plot Point 4: When the school suffers hard times, the boy enlists the aid of violinist Heifetz to save the day.
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They Shall Have Music is a 1939 film categorized under the family, music, and drama genres. Released in the United States on August 18, 1939, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 45

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“A gripping exploration of family and music that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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They Shall Have Music is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

Is They Shall Have Music worth watching?

They Shall Have Music holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Music for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie They Shall Have Music and when was it released?

They Shall Have Music is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.

Who directed They Shall Have Music?

They Shall Have Music was directed by Archie Mayo.

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