See Here, Private Hargrove

See Here, Private Hargrove

The Laughs of a Nation!

NR 1944 · 101 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Romance, War

Journalist Marion Hargrove enters the Army intending to supplement his income by writing about his training experiences. He muddles through basic training at Fort Bragg with the self-serving help of a couple of buddies intent on cutting themselves in on that extra income.

Directed by Wesley Ruggles · Written by Harry Kurnitz

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Robert Walker Pvt. Marion Hargrove
Donna Reed Carol Holiday
Keenan Wynn Pvt. Mulvehill
Grant Mitchell Uncle George
Ray Collins Brodie S. Griffith
Chill Wills First Sgt. Cramp
Bob Crosby Bob
Marta Linden Mrs. Holliday
George Offerman, Jr. Pvt. Orrin Esty
Edward Fielding Gen. Dillon
Donald Curtis Sgt. Heldon
William Phillips Pvt. Bill Burk (as Wm. 'Bill' Phillips)

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