This Is the Army
"It's your own army - in the army's own show!"
Originally released in 1943. This Is the Army is a comedy/music film. directed by Michael Curtiz. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring George Murphy, Joan Leslie, and George Tobias
Synopsis
In WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank. Wounded in the War, he becomes a producer. In WW II his son Johnny Jones, who was before his fathers assistant, gets the order to stage a knew all-soldier show, called THIS IS THE ARMY. But in his pesonal life he has problems, because he refuses to marry his fiancée until the war is over.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Murphy
as Jerry Jones
Joan Leslie
as Eileen Dibble
George Tobias
as Maxie Twardofsky
Alan Hale
as Sergeant McGee
Charles Butterworth
as Eddie Dibble
Dolores Costello
as Mrs. Davidson
Una Merkel
as Rose Dibble
Stanley Ridges
as John Davidson
Rosemary DeCamp
as Ethel Jones
Ruth Donnelly
as Mrs. O'Brien
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Is the Army about?
In WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank. Wounded in the War, he becomes a producer. In WW II his son Johnny Jones, who was before his fathers assis...
Who directed This Is the Army?
This Is the Army was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is This Is the Army?
This Is the Army has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was This Is the Army released?
This Is the Army was released on August 14, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Is the Army?
The main cast of This Is the Army includes George Murphy, Joan Leslie, George Tobias, Alan Hale, Charles Butterworth.