Drama ·Music ·Romance · United States of America · 1942 · 1h 38m

Orchestra Wives

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Director
Archie Mayo
Cast
George Montgomery as Bill Abbot Ann Rutherford as Connie Ward Abbot Glenn Miller as Gene Morrison Lynn Bari as Jaynie Stevens Carole Landis as Natalie Mercer Cesar Romero as St. John "Sinjin" Smith
Crew
Lucien Ballard — Director of Photography Robert Bischoff — Editor Karl Tunberg — Screenplay Darrell Ware — Screenplay James Prindle — Story William LeBaron — Producer
Tagline

It's Hep! It's Hot! It's Hilarious!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Orchestra Wives — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
musicianorchestramusicalbandleadermusical acts
Key Collaborators
Archie Mayo Director Lucien Ballard Director of Photography Robert Bischoff Editor Karl Tunberg Screenplay Darrell Ware Screenplay James Prindle Story William LeBaron Producer
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