Johnny Doughboy
JANE'S GOT A HEAVY DATE...WITH THE ARMY!
NR 1942 · 63 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy, Music
As sixteen year old Ann Winters begins a relationship with an older actor to further her career, lookalike fan Penelope Ryan is recruited by a group of former child stars to perform in a USO show.
Directed by John H. Auer · Written by Lawrence Kimble
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Jane Withers Ann Winters / Penny Ryan -
Henry Wilcoxon Oliver Lawrence - J Jack Boyle Johnny Kelly
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William Demarest Harry Fabian -
Ruth Donnelly Biggy Biggsworth -
Etta McDaniel Mammy - J Joline Westbrook Jennifer Lawrence
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Bobby Breen Bobby Breen -
Sanda Lee Henville Baby Sandy -
Carl Switzer Alfalfa -
George McFarland Spanky McFarland - P Patrick Brook Johnny Kelly
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