Rookies on Parade (1941)
1h 9m
Running Time
April 16, 1941Release Date
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Bob Crosby
Duke Wilson
Ruth Terry
Lois Rogers
Gertrude Niesen
Marilyn Fenton
Marie Wilson
Kitty Mulloy
Eddie Foy Jr.
Cliff Dugan
Cliff Nazarro
Joe Martin
Joseph Santley
Director
Sammy Cahn
Writer
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
Rookies on Parade is a 1941 Republic Pictures musical–comedy film that was the studios entry into the pre-World War II Army comedy genre. The Army technical advisor was Captain Jack Voglin who performed the same duty on the 1941 films You're in the Army Now, You'll Never Get Rich, and Buck Privates. The film was directed by Joseph Santley. Bob Crosby, Ruth Terry, Eddie Foy Jr., and Marie Wilson star.