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.
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Bob CrosbyDuke Wilson
Ruth TerryLois Rogers
Gertrude NiesenMarilyn Fenton
Eddie Foy Jr.Cliff Dugan
Marie WilsonKitty Mulloy
Cliff NazarroJoe Martin
William DemarestMike Brady
Sidney BlackmerAugustus Moody
Horace McMahonTiger BranniganJack CarrSoldierKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityMusical · ArmyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference328407Actor preference318844 · 153359 · 340064
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Frequently asked questions about Rookies on Parade
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.
How long is Rookies on Parade?
Rookies on Parade has a runtime of 69 minutes.