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Orchestra Wives

1942Movie1 h 38 minNR

DramaMusic
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A wholesome, romantic drama movie about family and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Big Band Era
  • Musical Comedy
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Life on Tour
  • Orchestra Wives
  • Sentimental
  • Nostalgic
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Upbeat

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Archie Mayo
Written by
Darrell Ware, Karl Tunberg, James Prindle
Produced by
William LeBaron
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 4, 1942 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
September 4, 1942
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Orchestra Wives?"

Questions about Orchestra Wives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orchestra Wives?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Orchestra Wives worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Orchestra Wives okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Orchestra Wives good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Orchestra Wives?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.