Tramp, Tramp, Tramp(1942 film)
Appearance
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp | |
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Directed by | Charles Barton |
Written by | Hal Braham Ned Dandy Shannon Day Marian Grant Harry Sauber |
Produced by | Wallace MacDonald |
Starring | Jackie Gleason Jack Durant] Florence Rice |
Cinematography | John Stumar |
Edited by | William A. Lyon |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Tramp, Tramp, Trampis a 1942 Americancomedy filmdirected byCharles Bartonand starringJackie Gleason,Jack Durant andFlorence Rice.[1]The film's sets were designed by the studio's regularart directorLionel Banks.The production was an attempt to replicate the success of rival studioUniversal's hit filmBuck Privates,starringAbbott and Costello.[2]
Plot
[edit]Two small town barbers attempt to enlist in the Army following America's entry into World War II. However they are both rejected military unfit. Inspired by a sense of patriotism they form their own "home defense" unit, recruiting other men who have been rejected by the draft board.
Cast
[edit]- Jackie Gleasonas Hank
- Jack Durant as Jed
- Florence Riceas Pam Martin
- Bruce Bennettas Tommy Lydel
- Hallene Hill as Granny
- Billy Curtisas Midget
- Mabel Toddas Vivian
- Forrest Tuckeras Blond Bomber
- James Seayas Biggie Waldron
- John Tyrrellas Lefty
- John Harmonas Mousey
- Eddie Foster as Blackie
- Al Hillas Tim
- John Dilsonas Judge Smith
- Borrah Minevitchand His Harmonica Rascals as Themselves
- Eddie Kaneas Doctor
- Lloyd Bridgesas Guard
- Heinie Conklinas Soldier
- Herbert Rawlinsonas Ex-Soldier Commander
- William Gouldas Colonel
References
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Erickson, Hal.Military Comedy Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography of Hollywood Releases Since 1918.McFarland, 2012.
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