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They Shall Have Music

The THRILL of great music... the LAUGHTER of youth... the TENDERNESS of age

6.5(11)19391h 45m1

The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.

  • TMDB

    6.5/10

    11 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English
  • concert
  • slum
  • violin
  • great depression
  • poverty
  • orphan
  • music school

Top billed cast

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereNRNew York City, New York26 Jul 1939
    • Theatrical18 Aug 1939
  • AustriaAT

    • TheatricalDate unknown1 Jan 1977
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical21 Feb 1940
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical24 Apr 1940
  • GermanyDE

    • TheatricalDay in November unknown1 Nov 1976
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical24 Jul 1951
  • PortugalPT

    • Theatrical13 Feb 1940
  • SpainES

    • Theatrical (limited)Barcelona4 Jan 1944
    • Theatrical (limited)Madrid2 Jul 1944
    • TV30 Jul 1978
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical29 Sept 1939

Frequently asked questions

When was They Shall Have Music released?
They Shall Have Music was released on 18 August 1939.
Where can I watch They Shall Have Music online?
They Shall Have Music is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for They Shall Have Music?
No verified Hindi trailer for They Shall Have Music is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 11 votes.
Who directed They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music (1939) was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music runs for 1h 45m.

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