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| Directed by | Joseph Santley |
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| Produced by | Albert J. Cohen |
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| Cinematography | Ernest Miller |
| Edited by | Charles Craft |
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| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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]
Just as they write what they hope with 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 they are stationed at and they decide to stage the musical there.
Rookies on Parade was released in theaters on April 17, 1941.[5][6]
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