Orchestra Wives (1942): Cast
Orchestra Wives is a 1942 music drama directed by Archie Mayo, starring Ann Rutherford as Connie Ward Abbot, Glenn Miller and George Montgomery. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Orchestra Wives About?
The premise of Orchestra Wives without spoilers.
A lively musical comedy set in the big‑band world, Connie Ward is thrilled when Gene Morrison’s orchestra arrives in town. She quickly falls for trumpeter Bill Abbot, marries him, and joins the touring group. As an orchestra wife she navigates the demanding schedule and the snide rivalry of the other band wives, discovering both the glamour and the challenges of life on the road.
Orchestra Wives Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- adoptive father adopted daughter relationship
- whirlwind romance
- infatuation
- trumpet player
- sudden marriage proposal
- railroad train
- band tour
- swing band
- small town girl
- bus stop
- pullman car
- lower berth
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- cat fight
- wedding night
- soda clerk
- love at first sight
- jilted lover
- gossip
- ruse
- reprisal
- vindication
- jealous woman
- femme fatale
- manipulative woman
- flirtatious woman
- des moines iowa
- iowa city iowa
- reference to california
- lack of trust
- insecurity
- chop suey
- speciality act
- casino opening
- gratitude
- lovers fight and make up
- bridge game
- poker game
- show business
- wrongful accusation
- big band music
- band break up
- based on story
- newlywed couple
- man woman romance
- recording studio
- romantic reconciliation
- band reunion
- nightclub band leader
- swing band leader
- swing band singer
Orchestra Wives Cast & Characters
Ann Rutherford leads the cast as Connie Ward Abbot, with Glenn Miller as Gene Morrison and George Montgomery as Bill Abbot. Directed by Archie Mayo; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Archie Mayo
- Ann Rutherford as Connie Ward Abbot
- Glenn Miller as Gene Morrison
- George Montgomery as Bill Abbot
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Tom Dugan as Bus Driver (uncredited)
Also Starring in Orchestra Wives
· 19 more- Harry Morgan Cully Anderson
- Cesar Romero St. John "Sinjin" Smith
- Edith Evanson Hilda
- Jackie Gleason Ben Beck
- Grant Mitchell Dr. Ward
- Frank Orth Rex Willet
- Iris Adrian Sassy Woman Exiting Bus
- Alec Craig Henry Fink
- Lynn Bari Jaynie Stevens
- Carole Landis Natalie Mercer
- Dorothy Dandridge Singer/Dancer
- Mary Beth Hughes Caroline Steele
- Dale Evans Hazel, Connie's Friend In Drug Store
- Harold Nicholas Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
- Fayard Nicholas Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
- Virginia Gilmore Elsie
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- Marion Hutton Band Singer (uncredited)
- Tamara Geva Mrs. Betsy Beck
- Tex Beneke Phil Mercer (uncredited)
Orchestra Wives Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Orchestra Wives.
Orchestra Wives Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Orkesterfruar” and “Жены оркестрантов”.
- Also known as
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- Orkesterfruar
- Жены оркестрантов
- 贤妻乐坊
- Serenata Azul
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Orchestra Wives FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Orchestra Wives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Orchestra Wives?
Orchestra Wives runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Orchestra Wives released?
Orchestra Wives was released on September 4, 1942.
Who directed Orchestra Wives?
Orchestra Wives was directed by Archie Mayo.
More films by Archie Mayo Who is in the cast of Orchestra Wives?
Orchestra Wives stars Ann Rutherford as Connie Ward Abbot, Glenn Miller as Gene Morrison and George Montgomery as Bill Abbot, among 23 credited actors.
Does Orchestra Wives have a post-credit scene?
No. Orchestra Wives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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