Music for Millions

1944
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1h 57m

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June Allyson, Jimmy Durante, José Iturbi, and Margaret O'Brien in Music for Millions (1944)

Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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In a scene in which June Allyson and Margaret O'Brien were supposed to cry to harmonica player Larry Adler's rendition of "Clair de Lune," the six year-old star asked director Henry Koster, "Shall I let the tears run all the way down my face, or shall I stop then halfway down?"

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After "The End," the following message is seen: "To families and friends of servicemen and women: Pictures exhibited in this theatre are given to the armed forces for showing in combat areas around the world---War Activities Committee, Motion Picture Industry."

Connections
Referenced in Top Secret! (1984)

Soundtracks
Clair de Lune
(1890) (uncredited)
Written by Claude Debussy
Performed by Larry Adler on harmonica
Also performed by José Iturbi on piano

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8/10

Better named, "Hope for Millions"!

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 must have felt. Yet it is also an inspiring testimonial about hope. Hope, prayer, and faith as embodied by one tenacious six-year old girl.

Although you'll cry aplenty, this is more than a '4-hankie' drama. Jimmy Durante, with his famous 'snozzoola' and comic skits, provides a wonderfully humorous contrast to the inspiring classical concertos played by the world-renown Jose Iturbi. You'll be left breathless while the famous conductor/pianist fills the air with the incredibly beautiful music of his mostly female orchestra, bringing a different kind of hope and joy to our boys in uniform.

This movie is an absolute MUST!