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Something for the Boys (1944)
The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom, con man Harry, and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!), inherit southern plantation Magnolia Manor, which alas proves to be a "termite trap" and tax liability. Fortunately, Sgt. Rocky Fulton from a nearby army camp appears with a plan to convert the place to a hotel for army wives; but to pay bills until then, they decide to put on a show. Of course, romantic and military complications intervene...
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The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom, con man Harry, and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!), inherit southern plantation Magnolia Manor, which alas proves to be a "termite trap" and tax liability. Fortunately, Sgt. Rocky Fulton from a nearby army camp appears with a plan to convert the place to a hotel for army wives; but to pay bills until then, they decide to put on a show. Of course, romantic and military complications intervene...
Rating:NR
Genre:Comedy, Music
Written By:Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Frank Gabrielson
In Theaters:11/1/1944
Box Office:
Runtime:98 minutes
Studio:20th Century Fox
Cast
Lewis Seiler
Director
Carmen Miranda
Chiquita Hart
Michael O'Shea
Sergeant Ronald 'Rocky' Fulton
Vivian Blaine
Blossom Hart
Phil Silvers
Harry Hart
Sheila Ryan
Melanie Walker
Perry Como
Sergeant Laddie Green
Glenn Langan
Lieutenant Ashley Crothers
Eddie Acuff
Blue Army Radio Operator (uncredited)
Rory Calhoun
Soldier (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jimmie Dodd
Gambling Soldier (uncredited)
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