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We Must Have Music

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A short history of movie music is presented, from silent films accompanied by a single piano, to the elaborate song scores for musicals (with scenes from MGM's musicals) and background music for dramas. Conductor/composer

DirectorBusby Berkeley

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Cast · Directed by Busby Berkeley

JGJudy Garland
Judy Garland
Herself
FW
Frank Whitbeck
Narrator
BBBusby Berkeley
Busby Berkeley
Himself
RSRisë Stevens
Risë Stevens
Herself
HSHerbert Stothart
Herbert Stothart
Himself
BKBronislau Kaper
Bronislau Kaper
Himself

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We Must Have Music hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1942. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.