Rookies on Parade

1941 film by Joseph Santley From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rookies on Parade

Rookies on Parade is a 1941 musical comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Bob Crosby, Ruth Terry, Eddie Foy Jr. and Marie Wilson[1] [2] [3] It was produced and distributed by Republic Pictures. The film marked the studio's entry into the pre-World War II military comedy genre. The Army technical advisor was Captain Jack Voglin who performed the same duty for the 1941 films You're in the Army Now, You'll Never Get Rich and Buck Privates.[4]

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Rookies on Parade
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Directed byJoseph Santley
Written by
Produced byAlbert J. Cohen
Starring
CinematographyErnest Miller
Edited byCharles Craft
Music by
Production
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Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • April 17, 1941 (1941-04-17)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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Synopsis

Just as they write what they hope will be a hit musical comedy for Broadway, a team of songwriters are drafted into the army. Duke Wilson's former showgirl fiancée Lois is working as a hostess at the base where they are stationed and they decide to stage the musical there.

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Release

Rookies on Parade was released in theaters on April 17, 1941.[5][6]

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