Two army buddies down on their luck open up a gas station and get involved in a price war - in a somewhat underhanded way.
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Title: A Slight Case of Larceny (1953)
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| Mickey Rooney | ... | Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers | |
| Eddie Bracken | ... | Frederick Winthrop Clopp | |
| Elaine Stewart | ... | Beverly Ambridge | |
| Marilyn Erskine | ... | Mrs. Emily Clopp | |
| Douglas Fowley | ... | Mr. White - Circle Star Gas Stations | |
| Robert Burton | ... | Police Captain | |
| Charles Halton | ... | Willard Maibrunn - Magna Gold Oil Co. | |
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Henry Slate | ... | Motor Cop |
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Rudy Lee | ... | Tommy Clopp |
| Mimi Gibson | ... | Mary Ellen Clopp | |
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Two army buddies down on their luck open up a gas station and get involved in a price war - in a somewhat underhanded way.
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They'll steal everything but your funny-bone! See more »Parents Guide:
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Beverly Ambridge: Hi!
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: How's the old girl?
Beverly Ambridge: Just fine.
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: It's been a long time.
Beverly Ambridge: Sure has.
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: How's the old crowd?
Beverly Ambridge: Just fine.
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: It's good to see you again. Still living in the same old place?
Beverly Ambridge: Uhum.
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On the ship coming home after the war, Geech is describing an old man in a movie as "the one everybody was supposed to hate, but he's the only one I liked." But his lips say "he's the only one I remember." See more »Quotes
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: [seeing her name on her card] Hi, Bev!Beverly Ambridge: Hi!
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: How's the old girl?
Beverly Ambridge: Just fine.
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: It's been a long time.
Beverly Ambridge: Sure has.
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: How's the old crowd?
Beverly Ambridge: Just fine.
Augustus 'Geechy' Cheevers: It's good to see you again. Still living in the same old place?
Beverly Ambridge: Uhum.
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5 June 1953 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Un vol sans importance See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Anyone who is a fan of mickey rooney will love this film. He is great in it! It's one of his funnist 1950's roles. In my opinion Mickey Rooney should have been #1 in the 50's too. The man was sizzeling with talent. He truly is one of the best actors that has ever lived, if not the best. This movie is great! The story is slight, but the acting of Mickey Rooney is worth a watch. Eddie Bracken is not the greatest actor and Mickey Rooney far outshines him. Mickey Rooney's love interest is typical of a girl he would have loved in real life. Tall and pretty! I would highly recommend this film to Rooney fans and to fans of cute, clean comedies of the 1950s! Enjoy!