At War with the Army (1950)

Alvin Corwin is low man on the totem pole, and goes from one mishap to another at an army training camp in World War II.

Director:

Hal Walker

Writers:

James B. Allardice (based on a play by), Fred F. Finklehoffe (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Mike Kellin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dean Martin	...	1st Sgt. Vic Puccinelli
Jerry Lewis	...	Pfc. Alvin Korwin
Mike Kellin	...	Sgt. McVey
Jimmie Dundee	...	Eddie
Dick Stabile	...	Pvt. Pokey
Tommy Farrell	...	Cpl. Clark
Frank Hyers	...	Cpl. Shaughnessy
Danny Dayton	...	Supply Sgt. Miller (as Dan Dayton)
William Mendrek	...	Capt. Ernest Caldwell
Kenneth Forbes	...	Lt. Davenport
Paul Livermore	...	Pvt. Jack Edwards
Ty Perry	...	Lt. Terray
Jean Ruth	...	Millie
Angela Greene	...	Mrs. Deborah Caldwell
Polly Bergen	...	Helen Palmer

Storyline

Alvin Corwin is low man on the totem pole, and goes from one mishap to another at an army training camp in World War II.

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Plot Keywords:

military | u.s. army | soldier | u.s. soldier | 20th century | 

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Taglines:

THE FUNNIEST PICTURE EVER! (re-release print ad - all caps)

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | War

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Film debut of Mike Kellin.

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Goofs

During World War II you would not make first sgt. in five years. You'd be lucky to make buck sgt. in those days in five years. Without being in combat. Dean Martin (Puccinelli) says he been in Army fives when his overseas deployment is canceled.

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Quotes

Cpl. Clark: Ours is not to reason why. Ours but to do or die.
Millie: That's cute!

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Connections

Referenced in Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952)

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Soundtracks

Beans
Lyrics by Mack David
Music by Jerry Livingston
Sung by Jerry Lewis and cast

User Reviews

Jerry and Dean in the army

At War with the Army is set during the World War II.Alvin Corwin and Vic Puccinelli used to be good buddies but after joining the army Vic becomes a bossy sergeant.At War with the Army is an average Jerry Lewis comedy from 1950.The movie offers many funny scenes, that make you laugh.There are also some music scenes, like Jerry and Dean movies usually had.If you are a fan of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin comedies, like I am, then this is a movie for you to watch.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 1951 (USA)

Also Known As:

At War with the Army

Filming Locations:

Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fred F. Finklehoffe Productions, Screen Associates Inc., York Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1