Rookies on Parade (1941)
THAT MERRY MILITARY MUSICAL!
The story details the misadventures of two itinerant songwriters named Duke (Crosby) and Cliff (Foy) as they try to survive Army boot camp. Intending to boost the morale of their fellow draftees, our heroes stage a big musical show, which they eventually hope will graduate to Broadway.
Director: Joseph Santley
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: April 16, 1941
Cast
- Bob Crosby - Duke Wilson
- Ruth Terry - Lois Rogers
- Gertrude Niesen - Marilyn Fenton
- Eddie Foy Jr. - Cliff Dugan
- Marie Wilson - Kitty Mulloy
- Cliff Nazarro - Joe Martin
- William Demarest - Mike Brady
- Sidney Blackmer - Augustus Moody
- Horace McMahon - Tiger Brannigan
- Jack Carr - Soldier
Screenplay
- Karl Brown (Screenplay)
- Saul Chaplin (Story)
- Sammy Cahn (Story)
- Milt Gross (Screenplay)
- Jack Townley (Screenplay)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
army, musical
More Films by Director: Joseph Santley
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rookies on Parade about?
- The story details the misadventures of two itinerant songwriters named Duke (Crosby) and Cliff (Foy) as they try to survive Army boot camp. Intending to boost the morale of their fellow draftees, our heroes stage a big musical show, which they eventually hope will graduate to Broadway.
- Who directed Rookies on Parade?
- Rookies on Parade was directed by Joseph Santley.
- Who stars in Rookies on Parade?
- Rookies on Parade stars Bob Crosby, Ruth Terry, Gertrude Niesen, Eddie Foy Jr., Marie Wilson, Cliff Nazarro.
- How long is Rookies on Parade?
- Rookies on Parade has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Rookies on Parade?
- Rookies on Parade is a Comedy film.
- Where was Rookies on Parade produced?
- Rookies on Parade was produced in United States of America.