Movie
Thousands Cheer
Released: September 13, 1943 (1943)
Runtime: 126 minutes
Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- John Boles as Colonel Bill Jones
Age at release: 47
- Ben Blue as Chuck Polansky
Age at release: 42
- Frank Jenks as Sergeant Koslack
Age at release: 40
- Mary Astor as Hyllary Jones
Age at release: 37
- Frank Sully as Alan
Age at release: 35
- Gene Kelly as Private Eddie Marsh
Age at release: 31
- Dick Simmons as Captain Fred Avery
Age at release: 30
- Mary Elliott as Helen Corbino
Age at release: 25
- Kathryn Grayson as Kathryn Jones
Age at release: 21
- Frances Rafferty as Marie Corbino
Age at release: 21
Show more cast
- Frank Morgan as Dr. Frank Morgan
Age at release: 53
- José Iturbi as José Iturbi
Age at release: 47
- Sara Haden as Second Nurse in Frank Morgan Skit
Age at release: 44
- Kay Kyser as Kay Kyser
Age at release: 38
- Ann Sothern as Ann Sothern
Age at release: 34
- Lucille Ball as Lucille Ball
Age at release: 32
- Red Skelton as Red Skelton
Age at release: 30
- Eleanor Powell as Eleanor Powell
Age at release: 30
- John Conte as Dr. Conte in Frank Morgan Skit
Age at release: 27
- Lena Horne as Lena Horne
Age at release: 26
- Marsha Hunt as Marsha Hunt
Age at release: 25
- June Allyson as June Allyson
Age at release: 25
- Virginia O'Brien as Virginia O’Brien
Age at release: 24
- Mickey Rooney as Himself - Emcee at the Show
Age at release: 22
- Marilyn Maxwell as Drug Store Clerk in Red Skelton Skit
Age at release: 22
- Donna Reed as Customer in Red Skelton Skit
Age at release: 22
- Judy Garland as Judy Garland
Age at release: 21
- Gloria DeHaven as Gloria DeHaven
Age at release: 18
- Margaret O'Brien as Customer in Red Skelton Skit
Age at release: 6
- Maxine Barrat as Maxine Barrat
Age at release: Unknown