Thousands Cheer

Thousands Cheer is a 1943 American comedy musical film released by MetroGoldwynMayer. Produced at the height of the Second World War, the film was intended as a morale booster for American troops and their families.

The secondary plot involves preparations for a major live show for the soldiers which will feature many MGM musical and comedy stars. For the second half of the film, all pretenses of a storyline are effectively abandoned as the film instead becomes a variety showcase of comedy, song, and dance, with all of the performers save Kelly and Grayson appearing as themselves. The show portion is hosted by Mickey Rooney.Performing as guest stars in the films show segment were Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Red Skelton, Ann Sothern, Lucille Ball, Frank Morgan, Virginia OBrien, Eleanor Powell, Marilyn Maxwell, June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, Donna Reed, Margaret OBrien, the Kay Kyser Orchestra and others. Pianistconductor Jos Iturbi appears as himself in both segments of the film this was his first acting role in a film and he would go on to make several more appearances usually playing himself in MGM musicals. ........

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