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Orchestra Wives
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Orchestra Wives

1942-09-04 · 98 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Music · Romance

Connie Ward is in seventh heaven when Gene Morrison's band rolls into town. She is swept off her feet by trumpeter Bill Abbot. After marrying him, she joins the band's tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives.

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Directors
Archie Mayo
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George MontgomeryGeorge MontgomeryBill Abbot
Ann RutherfordAnn RutherfordConnie Ward Abbot
Glenn MillerGlenn MillerGene Morrison
Lynn BariLynn BariJaynie Stevens
Carole LandisCarole LandisNatalie Mercer
Cesar RomeroCesar RomeroSt. John "Sinjin" Smith
Virginia GilmoreVirginia GilmoreElsie
Mary Beth HughesMary Beth HughesCaroline Steele
Fayard NicholasFayard NicholasDancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Harold NicholasHarold NicholasDancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Tamara GevaTamara GevaMrs. Betsy Beck
Frank OrthFrank OrthRex Willet
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellDr. Ward
Harry MorganHarry MorganCully Anderson
Jackie GleasonJackie GleasonBen Beck
Marion HuttonMarion HuttonBand Singer (uncredited)
Iris AdrianIris AdrianSassy Woman Exiting Bus
Alec CraigAlec CraigHenry Fink
Tex BenekePhil Mercer (uncredited)
Tom DuganTom DuganBus Driver (uncredited)

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