Orchestra Wives (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1942, Orchestra Wives is a drama, romance and music film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 98 minutes. “It's Hep! It's Hot! It's Hilarious!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Connie Ward is in seventh heaven when Gene Morrison's band rolls into town. She is swept off her feet by trumpeter Bill Abbot. After marrying him, she joins the band's tour and learns about life as an orchestra wife, weathering the catty attacks of the other band wives.
Who’s in it. Orchestra Wives stars George Montgomery as Bill Abbot, Ann Rutherford as Connie Ward Abbot, Glenn Miller as Gene Morrison and Lynn Bari as Jaynie Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Orchestra Wives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orchestra Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orchestra Wives tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orchestra Wives (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Orchestra Wives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Orchestra Wives worth watching?
- Orchestra Wives holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orchestra Wives?
- Orchestra Wives stars George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford, Glenn Miller, Lynn Bari and Carole Landis.
- When was Orchestra Wives released?
- Orchestra Wives was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.