Buck Privates

(1941)Directed by Arthur Lubin84 minComedy, Music, War
Swing it!

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.

Bud Abbottas Slicker Smith
Lou Costelloas Herbie Brown
Lee Bowmanas Randolph Parker III
Jane Frazeeas Judy Gray
Alan Curtisas Bob Martin
Nat Pendletonas Sgt. Michael Collins
Laverne Andrewsas Laverne Andrews
Maxene Andrewsas Maxene Andrews
Patty Andrewsas Patty Andrews
Samuel S. Hindsas Maj. Gen. Emerson
Harry Strangas Sgt. Callahan
Nella Walkeras Mrs. Parker II
M.J. Frankovichas Announcer
Dora Clementas Miss Durling - Camp Hostess
Jean Brooksas Camp Hostess
Janet Warrenas Camp Hostess
KLKay Leslieas Camp Hostess
Nina Orlaas Camp Hostess
Dorothy Darrellas Camp Hostess
Al Billingsas Tough Fighter - Maguire's Replacement (uncredited)
Stanley Blystoneas Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
JBJohn Butleras Supply Sergeant (uncredited)