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Best Foot Forward (1943)Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order ... See full summary » Director:Edward Buzzell |
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Cast
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William Gaxton | ... |
Jack O'Riley
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Helen Schlesinger
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Tommy Dix | ... |
Bud Hooper
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Nancy Walker | ... |
Nancy - Blind Date
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Ethel
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Kenny Bowers | ... |
Dutch Miller
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Minerva
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Jack Jordan | ... |
Hunk
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Beverly Tyler | ... |
Miss Delaware Water Gap, Vocalist
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Chester Short
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Henry O'Neill | ... |
Maj. Reeber
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Sara Haden | ... |
Miss Talbert
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Donald MacBride | ... |
Capt. Bradd
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Bob Stebbins | ... |
Greenie
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Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance. Ball's publicity-hungry agent convinces her to go in order to boost her career. Complications arise when Bud's girlfriend Helen Schlesinger unexpectedly shows up, too. Written by Daniel Bubbeo <dbubbeo@cmp.com>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
8 October 1943 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Rainha dos Corações See more »Filming Locations:
St. John's Military Academy - 1101 North Genesee Street, Delafield, Wisconsin, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,125,502 (estimated)Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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(1939)
Written by Harry James
Variation of "One O'Clock Jump" (1933)
Written by Count Basie
Performed by Harry James and His Music Makers
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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. See more »Goofs
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. See more »Soundtracks
"Two O'Clock Jump"(1939)
Written by Harry James
Variation of "One O'Clock Jump" (1933)
Written by Count Basie
Performed by Harry James and His Music Makers
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I liked the movie - especially the reprise of Buckle Down Winsocki - Tommy Dix wonderful baritone for his age.
What ever happened to TOMMY DIX???? from 1955 until now I do not know:
BUT......
in one blurb I read on the web - in mentioned that he was interested in physics. As he would now be 80??? maybe he got into the sciences??? Some of the others from the play seem to have gone to University??
I cant say - between 1944-54 (ten years) - but he is still mentioned as a Broadway Star....
1955: Found him through research on the web from the February 2003 Newsletter by "Birmingham Historical Society" Alabama about their historical Clarke Theatre dedication. 1955 opening production of BEST FOOT FORWARD.Tommy Dix photo sing his song on page 2w/the cast;info page 3; (.PDF file) Denotes that Hugh Martin, Jr, a AL native and composer (see best foot forward crew) helped stage this production - I guess he got Dix to come down for the Play??
1944 - August 25, 1944 - noted as at the Copley's Oval Room - CAMBRIDGE, MASS noted as the Winsocki Kid,-Tommy Dix. To be interviewed on a radio show says the school newspaper 'THE TECH' Page 2 yup!!! MIT archives...... vol 064 S0112 P002 text '1944'
1944 Andy Hardy's 'Blonde Trouble' movie Tommy Dix as 'Mark' --- 1943 'Best Foot Forward' Movie Tommy Dix as 'Elwood'.
1941 Sunday October 8, one week after show opens?? With vocalist Tom Dix, the Benny Goodman Orchestra recorded "Buckle Down Winsocki" on the Columbia label. 'Best Foot Forward' Broadway show at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NY Opening: Oct 1,1941-Jul 4, 1942-Total Performances: 326
11/26/1940 - The Corn is Green -Broadway show - Tommy Dix as Ensemble. Opening: Nov 26,1940 Closing: Jan 17, 1942 Total Performances: 477
11/11/1940 - 'Career of Tommy Dix' Time magazine archives. Here noted as aged 15 in Manhattan - just starting out. Mom sick, widowed two years earlier...gets picked up at the MET and sings baritone.... etc.
4/1/1930 Under a Texas Moon movie premier Tommy Dix as 'Tom' age 6?
Maybe His Dad was an actor - ????
Anyone else know anything else about Mr. Tommy Dix.???