Thousands Cheer (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1943, Thousands Cheer is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 126 minutes. “LOVE STORY of an army camp” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Thousands Cheer stars Kathryn Grayson as Kathryn Jones, Gene Kelly as Private Eddie Marsh, Mary Astor as Hyllary Jones and John Boles as Colonel Bill Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Thousands Cheer 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 Thousands Cheer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thousands Cheer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thousands Cheer (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thousands Cheer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thousands Cheer worth watching?
- Thousands Cheer holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thousands Cheer?
- Thousands Cheer stars Kathryn Grayson, Gene Kelly, Mary Astor, John Boles and Ben Blue.
- When was Thousands Cheer released?
- Thousands Cheer was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.