Tanks a Million (1941)
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Chubby William Tracy starred as Dodo Doubleday, a feckless Army draftee blessed (or cursed) with a photographic memory. Inexplicably promoted to sergeant, Doubleday becomes the bane of topkick Sgt. Ames' (Joe Sawyer) existence.
Director: Fred Guiol
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 12, 1941
Cast
- William Tracy - Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday
- James Gleason - Col. 'Spitfire' Barkley
- Noah Beery Jr. - Charlie Cobb
- Joe Sawyer - Sgt. William Ames
- Elyse Knox - Jeannie
- Douglas Fowley - Capt. Rossmead
- Knox Manning - Radio Interviewer Cardigan
- Frank Faylen - Pvt. Skivic
- Dub Taylor - Malloy
- Bert Moorhouse - Radio Station Announcer
Screenplay
Music: Edward Ward
Cinematography: Robert Pittack
Editing: Richard C. Currier
Production: Hal Roach Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
army, telephone
More Films by Director: Fred Guiol
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tanks a Million about?
- Chubby William Tracy starred as Dodo Doubleday, a feckless Army draftee blessed (or cursed) with a photographic memory. Inexplicably promoted to sergeant, Doubleday becomes the bane of topkick Sgt. Ames' (Joe Sawyer) existence.
- Who directed Tanks a Million?
- Tanks a Million was directed by Fred Guiol.
- Who stars in Tanks a Million?
- Tanks a Million stars William Tracy, James Gleason, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Sawyer, Elyse Knox, Douglas Fowley.
- How long is Tanks a Million?
- Tanks a Million has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Tanks a Million?
- Tanks a Million is a Comedy film.
- Where was Tanks a Million produced?
- Tanks a Million was produced in United States of America.