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4.2/10   25 votes
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Writers:
Vicki Baum (idea)
Max Brand (novel)
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Release Date:
19 June 1942 (USA) more
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DAMES IS DYNAMITE! Take it from two-fisted powder monkey Jeems O'Shea! Detonating drama of life and love keyed to the stepped-up tempo of a vital area gone all-out for victory...Young romance in the hands of the war gods! more
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An absent minded research scientist takes a job at a munitions factory full summary | add synopsis
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Wonderful little film. more (2 total)

Cast

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Victor McLaglen ... Jeems O'Shea

Edmond O'Brien ... J. Quincy 'Penji' Pennant
June Havoc ... Dolly Smythe
Dorothy Lovett ... Sally Dean
Eddie Foy Jr. ... Mr. Billy Meeker
Damian O'Flynn ... Oliver Lindsay
Marten Lamont ... Chick Parker
Roy Gordon ... Dr. Wayne
Marion Martin ... Sue, Blonde Piano Player
Mary Gordon ... Mrs. Douglas
Frances E. Neal ... Carol (as Frances Neal)
Julie Warren ... Betty
Jane Woodworth ... Helen
George Cleveland ... Gus, Institute Janitor
John Maguire ... Harvey Dodge
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Additional Details

Runtime:
79 min | USA:78 min (Turner library print)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
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John Twist was originally assigned to write the screenplay, but his credit was later downgraded to "contrbutor to screenplay construction". more

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Wonderful little film., 15 December 2009
10/10
Author: shazam1950 from United States

It's on one of my Beta tapes and I still watch it now and then. To see Ed O'Brien so young and not portraying his usual overbearing character types is so refreshing. He really sold the absent minded professor act. Victor MacLagen was his terrific blustering strong and goodhearted self. But my hat and eyes go to June Havoc, the sister of Gypsy Rose Lee. She looks so shapely and sexy whether in a dress or those hot pants and blouse. that she overshadows Dorothy Lovett the love interest of O'Brien]. Some of the action stunts looks as though NO stunt doubles were used. Yes. a small well done B entry that had a simple plot with several themes from romance, comedy sci-fi,action and more than a touch of whimsy. For me it is right up there with Q PLANES with Ralph Richardson and Larry Olivier as unsung films that should be praised more. I hope that both of these films see the light of DVD before my VHS tapes wear out.

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