Mr. Winkle Goes to War
Mr. Winkle goes to war... and your heart goes with him!
NR 1944 · 80 min · ★ 7.1 · Comedy, War
Wilbert Winkle, a henpecked, mild-mannered, middle-aged bank clerk and handyman finds himself in the midst of battle in the South Pacific.
Directed by Alfred E. Green · Written by Louise Solomon
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Edward G. Robinson Wilbert Winkle -
Ruth Warrick Amy Winkle -
Ted Donaldson Barry -
Bob Haymes Jack Pettigrew -
Richard Lane Sgt. 'Alphabet' Czeidrowski -
Robert Armstrong Joe Tinker -
Richard Gaines Ralph Westcott -
Hugh Beaumont Range Officer -
Robert Mitchum Corporal (uncredited) -
Warren Ashe -
Walter Baldwin - C Cecil Ballerino
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