Follow the Boys
"The SONG-STUDDED STAR-STUNNING SAGA of America's show-world at war!"
Originally released in 1944. Follow the Boys is a music/comedy film. directed by A. Edward Sutherland. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring George Raft, Vera Zorina, and Grace McDonald
Synopsis
During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the civilians at home. This was Universal Pictures' effort. It features everyone from Donald O'Connor to the Andrews Sisters to Orson Welles to W.C. Fields to George Raft to Marlene Dietrich, and dozens of other Universal players.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Box Office
$2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Raft
as Tony West
Vera Zorina
as Gloria Vance
Grace McDonald
as Kitty West
Charley Grapewin
as Nick West
Ramsay Ames
as Laura
Charles Butterworth
as Louie Fairweather
Elizabeth Patterson
as Annie
Regis Toomey
as Dr. Henderson
George Macready
as Walter Bruce
Jeanette MacDonald
as Jeanette MacDonald
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Follow the Boys about?
During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as mor...
Who directed Follow the Boys?
Follow the Boys was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
How long is Follow the Boys?
Follow the Boys has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Follow the Boys released?
Follow the Boys was released on May 5, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Follow the Boys?
The main cast of Follow the Boys includes George Raft, Vera Zorina, Grace McDonald, Charley Grapewin, Ramsay Ames.