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At War with the Army (1950)

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Dean Martin wants a transfer. Jerry Lewis just wants a pass. The Army has other plans for both of them.

1950 · Military comedy · 93 minutes (Wikimedia copy)

Synopsis

At an Army training camp, Sergeant Vic Puccinelli wants to trade his desk job for a posting overseas, while Private Alvin Korwin is trying to get leave to see his wife. The two used to perform together, and a camp variety show gives them a chance to get back on stage, if they can get through their duties first.

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Meet the stars

Dean Martin
Dean Martin — Sgt. Victor Puccinelli
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis — Pfc. Alvin Korwin
Polly Bergen
Polly Bergen — Helen · Photo source
Mike Kellin
Mike Kellin — Sgt. McVey
Dick Stabile
Dick Stabile — Pokey
Tommy Farrell
Tommy Farrell — Cpl. Clark

Production credits

Director: Hal Walker
Screenplay: Fred F. Finklehoffe, from the play by James B. Allardice
Distributor: Paramount Pictures

This was the first film in which Martin and Lewis received star billing together. It opened in San Francisco on 31 December 1950, before its January 1951 release. See the AFI Catalog for more about the production.

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