The Band Plays On
Seen it?1934 | 87 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
A judge hands four wayward boys to a college football coach who turns them into backfield stars.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Russell Mack
- Robert YoungTony Ferrera
- Stuart ErwinStuffy Wilson
- Ted HealyJoe O'Brien
- Preston FosterHowdy Hardy
- Leo CarrilloAngelo
- Betty FurnessKitty O'Brien
- Russell HardieMike O'Brien
- William TannenRosy Rosenberg
- Robert LivingstonBob Stone
- Norman Phillips Jr.Stuffy as a Boy