Product Details

• Actors: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman and Orchestra, June Preisser, William Tracy
• Directors: Busby Berkeley
• Writers: Fred F. Finklehoffe, Herbert Fields, John Monks Jr., Kay Van Riper
• Producers: Arthur Freed
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• VHS Release Date: April 1, 1992
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301980506
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,960 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars PLEASANT NOSTALGIA, November 19, 2001

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"scotsladdie" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strike Up the Band [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This picture is about a group of High-School musicians who turn the school band into a swing orchestra aspiring to compete in a nation wide contest conducted by Paul Whiteman (who was once know as the King of Jazz). With BABES IN ARMS a major success, MGM quickly laid plans for a sequel using much the same talent. STRIKE UP THE BAND was the result. Jam-packed with youthful energy, the film once again proved Mickey Rooney to be a performer beyond comparison - singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, mugging - dominating every minute he's on the screen. Judy Garland is the perfect partner for him - demure and appealing in her acting, beautifully effective in her singing. The film contained a new song OUR LOVE AFFAIR which was to become one of Judy's standards. STRIKE UP THE BAND is a showcase for the effervescent Rooney and the dynamic Garland. The finale is built around the title song, a natural and logical piece for this picture, with the cast singing and marching through an elaborate Berkeley military routine.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great mixture of music, romance, and high-school Hyjinks!, May 2, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Strike Up the Band [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland are great together in this movie. Rooney plays Jimmy, a high-school-band drum player who dreams of starting a modern dance orchestra. Garland plays Mary, Jimmy's good friend who does the vocals for his band and happens to have a crush on him. When the dance orchestra dream comes true, Jimmy and his orchestra play at the dance...and are an immediate success! Things start to complicate for Mary and Jimmy as well as the rest of the band when the new girl, Barbara Francis, arives in town. She steals Jimmy's heart, leaving Mary jealous and a little lonely. Barbara also steals Jimmy away from one of his number one priorities-the band. Luckily, Mary has Jimmy's back and covers up for him. When Jimmy hears about a high school band competition in Chicago, he tries to think of a way to raise money to get the band there. One of the ways was performing a melodrama skit (which I thought was quite entertaining). The day the band boards for the train, something terrible happens to one of Jimmy and Mary's friends. He needs a crucial surgery that costs the same amount of money as the trip to Chicago. Will they use the money to help their friend? And will Jimmy and Mary end up as a couple? Find out when you watch "Strike Up The Band".

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Great, Mickey and Judy Shine Forever, April 21, 2005

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THIERRY "THIERRY" (CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strike Up the Band [VHS] (VHS Tape)

WOW! What can be said? Mickey and Judy? There will never be two more talented young people in the history of films. Forget the Olson Twins, ect. Young stars today do not know what real talent is. Young stars today should take a look at Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. They were what real stars are made of. Clean, fun, energetic and talented. I love Mickey Rooney. He had energy and fun that was unmatched by anyone in the business. Judy could sing a song and touch hearts better than anyone. They will forever be remembered in the hearts of all who know and love them. I just pray the young people today will somehow be introduced to Mickey and Judy. They are good role models for today's young people. They made our dreams come true. Tears come to my eyes when I think about how the good ol' days are no longer here. The TRUE stars are almost ALL gone. Today's actors and actresses cannot compare to what we used to have in Hollywood. Hollywood is gone, it's nothing more than a sign on a hill. Talent has been replaced for nastiness, trick camera work and a lot of LOUD annoying noice. Mickey and Judy, I love you, SHINE ON FOREVER!!!! I'm only 24 years old and you are my heroes. This film is great by the way. Please check it out!!!