When Johnny Comes Marching Home
"FORWARD MARCH! for romance...rhythm...and fun!"
Originally released in 1942. When Johnny Comes Marching Home is a music film. directed by Charles Lamont. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Allan Jones, Jane Frazee, and Gloria Jean
Synopsis
By popular consensus, Allan Jones' best Universal mini-musical of the 1940s was the timely When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Jones is cast as war hero Johnny Kovacs, who wearies of the adulation heaped upon him and takes refuge under an assumed name in a theatrical boarding house. Here he befriends orchestra leader Phil Spitalny and his all-girl aggregation, including the inimitable Evelyn and Her Magic Violin. When Army officials trace Johnny to the boarding house, his new friends assume that he's a deserter and try to convince him to return to duty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Allan Jones
as Johnny Kovacs aka Johnny O'Rourke
Jane Frazee
as Joyce Benton
Gloria Jean
as Marilyn Benton
Donald O'Connor
as Frankie Flanagan
Peggy Ryan
as Dusty
Paul Everton
as Speaker (uncredited)
Grace Hayes
as Orchestra Violinist
Richard Davies
as Lt. Tommy Bridges
Maceo Anderson
as One of the Four Step Brothers tap dancing act.
Clyde Fillmore
as Hamilton Wellman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Johnny Comes Marching Home about?
By popular consensus, Allan Jones' best Universal mini-musical of the 1940s was the timely When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Jones is cast as war hero Johnny Kovacs, who wearies of the adulation hea...
Who directed When Johnny Comes Marching Home?
When Johnny Comes Marching Home was directed by Charles Lamont.
How long is When Johnny Comes Marching Home?
When Johnny Comes Marching Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was When Johnny Comes Marching Home released?
When Johnny Comes Marching Home was released on December 24, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Johnny Comes Marching Home?
The main cast of When Johnny Comes Marching Home includes Allan Jones, Jane Frazee, Gloria Jean, Donald O'Connor, Peggy Ryan.