Kilroy Was Here (1947 film)

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Kilroy Was Here
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Phil Karlson
Screenplay byDick Irving Hyland
Story byDick Irving Hyland
Lee Wainer
Produced byDick Irving Hyland
Sidney Luft
Starring Jackie Cooper
Jackie Coogan
Wanda McKay
Frank Jenks
Norman Phillips Jr.
Rand Brooks
CinematographyWilliam A. Sickner
Edited byJodie Copelan
Production
company
Distributed byMonogram Pictures
Release date
  • July 19, 1947 (1947-07-19)
Running time
68 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Kilroy Was Here is a 1947 American comedy film directed by Phil Karlson and written by Dick Irving Hyland. The film stars Jackie Cooper, Jackie Coogan, Wanda McKay, Frank Jenks, Norman Phillips Jr. and Rand Brooks. It was released on July 19, 1947 by Monogram Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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References

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  2. Hal Erickson. "Kilroy Was Here (1947) - Phil Karlson". AllMovie. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  3. "Kilroy Was Here". Catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2018-08-01.