Four Jills in a Jeep (1944)Reenactments of actual USO experiences of its female stars entertaining troops overseas. Director:William A. Seiter |
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Four Jills in a Jeep (1944)Reenactments of actual USO experiences of its female stars entertaining troops overseas. Director:William A. Seiter |
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| Kay Francis | ... |
Herself
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| Carole Landis | ... |
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Martha Raye | ... |
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Mitzi Mayfair | ... |
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Jimmy Dorsey | ... |
Himself
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Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra | ... |
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John Harvey | ... |
Ted Warren
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| Phil Silvers | ... |
Eddie
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Dick Haymes | ... |
Lt. Dick Ryan
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| Alice Faye | ... |
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| Betty Grable | ... |
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| Carmen Miranda | ... |
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George Jessel | ... |
Himself /
MC
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Eddie Acuff | ... |
Sentry
(scenes deleted)
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Renee Carson | ... |
Swedish Maid
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Reenactments of actual USO experiences of its female stars entertaining troops overseas.
Except for the musical numbers, this picture was a waste of time and talent by all concerned. The humor is strictly cornball and the plot is non-existent, the acting stilted and self-conscious. The sole bright spot is Martha Raye, who shows off her particular brand of manic comedy as well as a pretty fair singing voice. The usually dependable Phil Silvers is also on hand in a thankless role which does him no credit.
Four entertainers volunteer to go overseas to entertain the troops, and are placed in artificial plot circumstances and unfunny situations. Was this really the best the studio could do? Was there no plausible storyline to put performers in while waiting for a song spot? As stated, the musical numbers are the only reason to watch this almost unwatchable movie. Special thanks go to Betty Grable and Alice Faye for their singing cameos, and to the Jimmy Dorsey band for livening up the proceedings.