This Is the Army

1943, Musical/Comedy, 2h 1m

3 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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As the United States enters World War I in 1917, newly married actor Jerry Jones (George Murphy) puts on an all-infantry musical to raise his fellow soldiers' morale. At the dawn of World War II, as his own son, Johnny (Ronald Reagan), ponders whether to marry his sweetheart, Eileen (Joan Leslie), Jerry and his old Army buddies -- including Eileen's father, Eddie Dibble (Charles Butterworth) -- decide to put on a new show for the boys marching off to battle just as they did years ago.
  • Genre:
    musical, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Michael Curtiz
  • Producer:
    Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Production Co:
    Warner Bros.

Cast & Crew

George Murphy
Jerry Jones
Joan Leslie
Eileen Dibble
Ronald Reagan
Johnny Jones
George Tobias
Maxie Twardofsky
Alan Hale
Sgt. McGee
Joe Louis
Self
Kate Smith
Self
Irving Berlin
Self
Charles Butterworth
Eddie Dibble
Julie Oshins
Pvt. Twardofsky
Michael Curtiz
Director
Perc Westmore
Makeup
Orry-Kelly
Costume Designer
George James Hopkins
Set Decoration
John Koenig
Art Director
Bert Glennon
Cinematographer
C.A. Riggs
Sound
Leo F. Forbstein
Music
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Jack L. Warner
Producer
George Amy
Film Editor
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  • Jul 15, 2019
    Made during WW2 this is an interesting example of the media as a propaganda device and another Irving Berlin "rah-rah-the-U.S.A.!" conceit. "Remember WW1? Well, we got through that one and so we'll get through this one the very same way...SINGING!" The assorted parties line up on either side of the stage for their entrance in this staged Main Street America parade, do their bit, and promptly exit stage. It's a real barn-burner. Ho-hum. The obvious in-your-face hard sell and forced optimism dates the work and gives the piece the unpleasant aftertaste of hucksterism.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Aug 16, 2010
    This Film has President Ronald Reagan in it, a very talented guy. Its a little while before he appears. Its made during WWII so its not as dramatic as most movies of Combat during that Era. Still with President Reagan in it deserves 3 1/2 stars.
    Bruce B Super Reviewer
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