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Orchestra Wives is a 1942 American musical film by 20th Century Fox starring Ann Rutherford, George Montgomery, and Glenn Miller. The film was the second and last film to feature The Glenn Miller Orchestra, and is notable among the many swing era musicals because its plot is more serious and realistic than the insubstantial storylines that were typical of the genre. The movie was re-released in 1954 by 20th Century Fox to tie-in with the biopic The Glenn Miller Story.
Original Release
09/04/1942
US Release
09/04/1942
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George Montgomery | Bill Abbot |
| Ann Rutherford | Connie Ward / Connie Ward Abbot |
| Glenn Miller and His Orchestra | Gene Morrison Orchestra |
| Lynn Bari | Jaynie Stevens |
| Carole Landis | Natalie Mercer |
| Cesar Romero | St. John 'Sinjin' Smith / St. John "Sinjin" Smith |
| Virginia Gilmore | Elsie |
| Mary Beth Hughes | Caroline Steele |
| The Nicholas Brothers | Nicholas Brothers |
| Tamara Geva | Mrs. Beck |
Directors
Writers
Karl Tunberg, Darrell Ware, James Prindle
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George Montgomery | Bill Abbot |
| Ann Rutherford | Connie Ward / Connie Ward Abbot |
| Glenn Miller and His Orchestra | Gene Morrison Orchestra |
| Lynn Bari | Jaynie Stevens |
| Carole Landis | Natalie Mercer |
| Cesar Romero | St. John 'Sinjin' Smith / St. John "Sinjin" Smith |
| Virginia Gilmore | Elsie |
| Mary Beth Hughes | Caroline Steele |
| The Nicholas Brothers | Nicholas Brothers |
| Tamara Geva | Mrs. Beck |
| Frank Orth | Rex Willet |
| Iris Adrian | Wisecracking Blonde in Bus Station / Sassy Woman Exiting Bus |
| Tex Beneke | Phil Mercer |
| Johnny Best | Band Member |
| Ralph Brewster | Band Member |
| Ralph Brooks | Recording Booth Assistant |
| Ernie Caceres | Band Member |
| Steve Carruthers | Nightclub Patron |
| Bill Cartledge | Bellhop |
| Nick Cockrane | Musician |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Goetz | Executive Producer |
| William LeBaron | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1943 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
