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Release Date:
8 October 1943 (USA) morePlot:
Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Actress June Allyson Dies at 88 (From WENN. 11 July 2006)
Actress June Allyson Dies at 88
(From WENN. 10 July 2006)
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Delightful farce, full of laughs! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Lucille Ball | ... | Herself | |
| William Gaxton | ... | Jack O'Riley | |
| Virginia Weidler | ... | Helen Schlesinger | |
| Tommy Dix | ... | Bud Hooper | |
| Nancy Walker | ... | Nancy - Blind Date | |
| June Allyson | ... | Ethel | |
| Kenny Bowers | ... | Dutch Miller | |
| Gloria DeHaven | ... | Minerva | |
| Jack Jordan | ... | Hunk | |
| Beverly Tyler | ... | Miss Delaware Water Gap, Vocalist | |
| Chill Wills | ... | Chester Short | |
| Henry O'Neill | ... | Major Reeber | |
| Sara Haden | ... | Miss Talbert | |
| Donald MacBride | ... | Captain Bradd | |
| Bob Stebbins | ... | Greenie (as Bobby Stebbins) |
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94 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #9191) | Sweden:Btl | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | Australia:GFilming Locations:
St. John's Military Academy - 1101 North Genesee Street, Delafield, Wisconsin, USAFun Stuff
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Lana Turner was going to star in this movie but once she discovered she was pregnant Lucille Ball was given her role. moreGoofs:
Continuity: June Allyson is credited onscreen as Minerva and Gloria DeHaven as Ethel. However, Allyson is called Ethel and DeHaven is called Minerva and 'Min' in the film. moreSoundtrack:
Shady Lady Bird moreFAQ
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Based upon the 1941 Broadway musical, I found this to be a fun,charming, and well written screenplay that entertains from beginning to end. Although not her best film, Lucille Ball is more than adequate playing herself in this early teen romp. June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, Virginia Weidler, Beverly Tyler, and Sara Haden are great as the quirky,loud-mouthed, obnoxious teenagers hell-bent on ruining Lucy's night at the prom. But, this film is completely and utterly stolen by Nancy Walker as the way-over-the-top "Blind Date" girl. She is hilarious, and talented in this, her 1943 film debut. Her comedic genius is in full view in this film for which she should have received an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress, but did not. Tommy Dix does a fine job as the star cadet the screenplay revolves around, and Harry James' music is more-than-worth watching the movie. When combined together, the above make this film a worthwhile watch; your belly will hurt from the hearty laughs you will emit!