At War With the Army

1950

At War With the Army

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Though At War With the Army was the third film appearance of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, it was the team's first starring vehicle. A pattern is set herein for all the Martin-Lewis flicks to follow: Martin plays a self-assured romeo, forever bursting into song, while Lewis is a hopeless screw-up unable to perform the simplest task without wreaking havoc (in this one, he can't even operate a Coke machine properly). Mike Kellin repeats his Broadway role as M&L's tough topkick while Polly Bergen makes a very brief appearance. Because it has lapsed into public domain, At War with the Army is one of the most available of the Martin and Lewis films.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts
Directed By:

Hal Walker
Written By:

Fred F. Finklehoffe
In Theaters:

Dec 13, 1950 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Apr 1, 1999
Runtime:

93 minutes
Studio:

American Pop Classics

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Cast

Dean Martin
as 1st Sgt. Vic Puccinelli

Jerry Lewis
as Pfc. Alvin Korwin

Polly Bergen
as Helen Palmer

Mike Kellin
as Sgt. McVey

Jimmie Dundee
as Eddie

Dick Stabile
as Pokey

Tommy Farrell
as Cpl. Clark

Danny Dayton
as Sgt. Miller

Frank Hyers
as Cpl. Shaughnessy

Dan Dayton
as Sgt. Miller

William Mendrek
as Capt. Caldwell

Kenneth Forbes
as Lt. Davenport

Paul Livermore
as Pvt. Edwards

Ty Perry
as Lt. Terray

Jean Ruth
as Millie

Angela Greene
as Mrs. Calwell

Douglas Evans
as Colonel

Steve Roberts
as Doctor

Al Negbo
as Orderly

Lee Bennett Sobel
as Soldier

Dewey Robinson
as Bartender

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Critic Reviews for At War With the Army

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Silly, none-too-funny Martin and Lewis romp.

Oct 10, 2008 | Rating: 2/5

Phil Hall
Film Threat
Sets the low standard for all the team's future comedies by Lewis doing the physical comedy and Martin operating as the aloof straight man.

Mar 18, 2007 | Rating: C- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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Audience Reviews for At War With the Army

Filmed in their heyday, while they were still a true team and not battling egos, this is less a film than a Broadway play adapted for film and the then very popular Martin and Lewis team. Despite the wrinkles on some of the comedy (mugging stolen from Harpo Marx!) there are moments when the magic happens ... and usually when they are together onscreen. Film fans will enjoy the "Bells of St.Mary" sketch.