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Sgt. O'Farrell an Army soldier on an island in the South Pacific during World War II is trying to bring the two basics of life to his fellow servicemen, women and beer. The supply ship carrying the beer is torpedoed and the contingent of nurses consists of six males and ugly nurse Nellie Krause. If he could at least try to salvage the shipment of beer. Written by
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Don't fire 'til YOU SEE THE REDS OF THEIR EYES!
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There are many anachronisms in the film e.g. references to television re-runs, a reference to Burt Lancaster in 'From Here to Eternity', the hairstyles of the women and the bathing suit worn by
Gina Lollobrigida.
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Quotes
Sgt. Dan O'Farrell:
Snavely's at the Crosby double feature, so it's a cinch he's asleep.
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From Here to Eternity (1953)
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Soundtracks
"Sweet Adeline"
(uncredited)
Music by
Harry Armstrong and lyrics by
Richard H. Gerard
Heard as a theme throughout the film
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Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Gina Lollabrigida, and Jeffrey Hunter star in this very lightweight comedy about Army life. There's really not much to say, except it's not that great. It has a few laughs and may keep your mind off real-life problems, but the material is just embarrassing for the actors involved, especially Jeffrey Hunter who dreams! of Phyllis Diller. They really milk for every drop the ugliness of Phyllis Diller, but, if she cleaned herself up, she wouldn't look as bad as she's reputed to be. If you're looking for a Bob Hope movie, you couldn't do much worse than this film; but I haven't seen Cancel My Reservation. Don't say you haven't been warned. With them talking about beer all the time, this is one war with a head on it!