- Release Date: 1944
- Runtime: 115 min
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Starring: Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, Jimmy Durante, June Allyson ... see all
- Director: Henry Koster
- Plot: "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As... Read more
User Reviews
Music for Millions: delightful film for entire family
Oct 07, 2006
- imdb.com
Oct 07, 2006- imdb.com
The music is worth the viewing of this WWII film. Jose Iturbi performs some classic pieces as only he could do. This movie gives a slice of life from a different era. Some of the funniest scenes are between Jimmy... Full review
Warm and Wonderful
May 15, 2006
mlktrout - imdb.com
May 15, 2006mlktrout - imdb.com
You'd think that any movie with June Allyson and Margaret O'Brien, Hollywood's two most famous "town criers," would be miserable, but "Music for Millions" is wonderful. Yes, there are tears. But with Jimmy Durante, there's also plenty to laugh about...and... Full review
A Sleeper
Oct 07, 2002
Richard - imdb.com
Oct 07, 2002Richard - imdb.com
This little movie is a warm, loving, funny movie full of hope and faith from a 7 year old child in a time of World War. They don't make them like this any more, plain acting NO special effects. You... Full review
Poor title, fine teary melodrama of WW II wives who wait.
Jun 26, 2000
Arne Andersen - imdb.com
Jun 26, 2000Arne Andersen - imdb.com
This is an unusual WW II film but it's quality all the way. June Allyson plays cello in Jose Iturbi's orchestra. She is pregnant and as the orchestra tours, her fellow girlfriend orchestra members try to keep the news from... Full review
Better named, "Hope for Millions"!
May 25, 2000
349thHWC - imdb.com
May 25, 2000349thHWC - imdb.com
I saw "Music for Millions" right before Memorial Day. This beautiful WWII movie must have been a wonderful gift of hope to American G.I. wives and sweethearts. It leaves nothing unsaid about the powerlessness and fear many of these women... Full review
Critics Reviews
MTV.com
The highlight of Music for Millions features Jimmy Durante, giving a stirring rendition of his famed nightclub piece "Umbriago.
The film won an Academy Award nomination for screenwriter Myles Connelly, plus a special Oscar for moppet Margaret O'Brien.
... Full Review
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