They Shall Have Music
1939, English. Directed by Archie Mayo.
The THRILL of great music... the LAUGHTER of youth... the TENDERNESS of age
The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 18 August 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irma von Cube, John Howard Lawson
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How long is They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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They Shall Have Music is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is They Shall Have Music on?
They Shall Have Music is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like They Shall Have Music?
If you liked They Shall Have Music, try August Rush, Boychoir, Music of the Heart.
Who directed They Shall Have Music?
They Shall Have Music (1939) was directed by Archie Mayo and stars Jascha Heifetz, Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds.