Rookies on Parade

Rookies on Parade

Rookies on Parade

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Rookies on Parade

"THAT MERRY MILITARY MUSICAL!"

1941

1h 9m

10.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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Republic Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Bob Crosby

Bob Crosby

Duke Wilson

Ruth Terry

Ruth Terry

Lois Rogers

Gertrude Niesen

Gertrude Niesen

Marilyn Fenton

Eddie Foy Jr.

Eddie Foy Jr.

Cliff Dugan

Marie Wilson

Marie Wilson

Kitty Mulloy

Cliff Nazarro

Cliff Nazarro

Joe Martin

William Demarest

William Demarest

Mike Brady

Sidney Blackmer

Sidney Blackmer

Augustus Moody

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

Tiger Brannigan

Jack Carr

Soldier

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Santley
Written by: Sammy Cahn
Saul Chaplin

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