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Private Buckaroo

1942 film by Edward F. Cline

Private Buckaroo is a 1942 American comedy-musical film directed by Edward F. Cline and produced by Universal Pictures. The film stars The Andrews Sisters, Dick Foran, Harry James, Shemp Howard, Joe E. Lewis, and Jennifer Holt. Released during World War II, the film combines military comedy with musical performances by popular entertainers of the period, including The Andrews Sisters and Harry James and His Music Makers. The story follows entertainer Lon Prentice, who enlists in the United States Army and struggles to adapt to military life during basic training, with the Andrews Sisters attending USO dances.

The film premiered in Los Angeles on May 28, 1942.

01Plot

Entertainer Lon Prentice initially is keen to enlist in the US Army but is prevented from this due to his having one flat foot. After having the foot treated, he is accepted for enlistment. Soon after basic training begins, Private Prentice informs his commanding officer that he finds most military training useless, unnecessary and beneath him. His commander orders all the men that Private Prentice is exempt from doing things he doesn't want to do, which turns the entire camp against him.

02Cast

03Production

Private Buckaroo was one of several wartime musicals produced by Universal Pictures featuring The Andrews Sisters. The film was released in 1942, shortly after the United States entered World War II, and reflected Hollywood's efforts to support military morale through entertainment-oriented service comedies.

04Soundtrack

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