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title: "They Shall Have Music"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/they-shall-have-music-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 130841
imdb_id: "tt0032023"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "NR"
---

# They Shall Have Music (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Archie Mayo
- **Networks / Studios**: Howard Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jascha Heifetz** as *Himself*
- **Joel McCrea** as *Peter McCarthy*
- **Andrea Leeds** as *Ann Lawson*
- **Gene Reynolds** as *Frankie*
- **Walter Brennan** as *Professor Lawson*
- **Terry Kilburn** as *Limey*
- **Tommy Kelly** as *Willie*
- **Porter Hall** as *Mr. Flower*
- **Walter Tetley** as *Rocks Mulligan*
- **Chuck Stubbs** as *Fever*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch They Shall Have Music online?
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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music was directed by Archie Mayo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [They Shall Have Music — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/130841)
- [Where to Watch They Shall Have Music (1939) Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [They Shall Have Music streaming: where to watch online?](https://www.justwatch.com/)

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