Johnny Doughboy

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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