Beat the Band

Beat the Band

A Musical Love Story in Laughtime!

1947 · 67 min · ★ 5.5 · Music

Singer Ann wants back her money that the manager of a big-band has embezzled.

Directed by John H. Auer · Written by Lawrence Kimble

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