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Buck Privates

Swing it!
1941 | 84m | English

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Popularity: 2 (history)

Director: Arthur Lubin
Writer: Arthur T. Horman
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Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former working class chauffeur are not only in the same unit, they're vying for a pretty girl who seems attracted to both.
Release Date: Jan 31, 1941
Director: Arthur Lubin
Writer: Arthur T. Horman
Genres: Comedy, Music
Keywords musical, army, black and white
Production Companies Universal Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 20, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Bud Abbott Slicker Smith
Lou Costello Herbie Brown
Lee Bowman Randolph Parker III
Jane Frazee Judy Gray
Alan Curtis Bob Martin
Nat Pendleton Sgt. Michael Collins
Laverne Andrews Laverne Andrews
Maxene Andrews Maxene Andrews
Patty Andrews Patty Andrews
Samuel S. Hinds Maj. Gen. Emerson
Harry Strang Sgt. Callahan
Nella Walker Mrs. Parker II
Leonard Elliott Henry
Shemp Howard Chef
M.J. Frankovich Announcer
Dora Clement Miss Durling - Camp Hostess
Jean Brooks Camp Hostess
Janet Warren Camp Hostess
Kay Leslie Camp Hostess
Nina Orla Camp Hostess
Dorothy Darrell Camp Hostess
Al Billings Tough Fighter - Maguire's Replacement (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
John Butler Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
John Cason Fighter (uncredited)
Charles Coleman Edmunds (uncredited)
Tom Coleman Army Officer (uncredited)
Dean Collins Dancer (uncredited)
Frank Cook Harmonica and Guitar Player (uncredited)
Pat Costello Recruit Who Slugs Herbie (uncredited)
Frankie Dolan Fighter (uncredited)
Kenne Duncan Sergeant on Sidewalk with Sgt. Collins (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum Officer (uncredited)
James Flavin Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
Lloyd Ford Fighter (uncredited)
Harold Goodwin Sergeant Leading Recruits Through Train Station (uncredited)
William Gould Recruiting Major (uncredited)
Frankie Grandetta Pvt. Maguire - Small Boxer (uncredited)
Eddie Hall Craps Player on Train (uncredited)
William Hall Corporal (uncredited)
Buddy Harris Train Porter (uncredited)
Jerome Harte Corporal (uncredited)
George Hoagland Fight Spectator (uncredited)
J. Anthony Hughes Capt. Williams (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson Capt. Johnson (uncredited)
Charles King Jr. Cadet (uncredited)
Jimmie Lucas Corporal (uncredited)
George Magrill Patrol Car Driver (uncredited)
Jewel McGowan Dancer (uncredited)
Bud Mercer Cadet (uncredited)
Lyle Moraine Lt. Poole (uncredited)
Will Morgan Lieutenant (uncredited)
Jack Mulhall Medical Examiner (uncredited)
Nell O'Day Camp Hostess (uncredited)
Frank Penny Sgt. Marks (uncredited)
Jack Perrin Conductor (uncredited)
Don Raye Dick Burnette (uncredited)
Tom Reed Lieutenant (uncredited)
Bob Reeves Conductor (uncredited)
Franklin D. Roosevelt President Roosevelt (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stanley Smith Corporal (uncredited)
Henry L. Stimson Secretary of State (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tom Tyler Boxing Match Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Frankie Van Second at Boxing Match (uncredited)
Robert Wayne Lieutenant (uncredited)
Douglas Wood Randolph Parker II (uncredited)
Carleton Young Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
Hugh Prince Henry (uncredited)
Name Job
Arthur Lubin Director
Milton Krasner Director of Photography
Gil Valle Assistant Director
Jack Otterson Art Direction
Russell A. Gausman Set Decoration
Pat Costello Stunt Double
Vera West Costume Design
Arthur T. Horman Screenplay
Philip Cahn Editor
Jerome Ash Director of Photography
Ralph M. DeLacy Art Direction
Name Title
Alex Gottlieb Associate Producer
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