This movie is perfect. Busby Berkeley directs and it is his greatest effort among many great efforts. Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland are just superb and are helped by a sweet June Preisser. This movie is two hours long and there are 29 songs within. As usual in the musicals of this period the plot takes second place to the great music. Mickey is 20 years old and Judy is 19 and they are beautiful beyond words. The sweet June Preisser (wait till you see her dance) is 20 and they all come across like the greats that they are. If you love Hollywood musicals from the 1940 era this one is an absolute must have as well as a must see. Paul Whiteman is here with a nice contribution as he donates money to the youngsters to help them to put the band together. That was a nice touch and meant a lot to me. The girls, the gowns, the dancing and singing could not be better. A one of a kind classic.
Review of Strike Up the Band
