Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1942 film)

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Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
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Directed by Charles Barton
Written by Hal Braham
Ned Dandy
Shannon Day
Marian Grant
Harry Sauber
Produced by Wallace MacDonald
Starring Jackie Gleason
Jack Durant
Florence Rice
Cinematography John Stumar
Edited by William A. Lyon
Production
company
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • April 2, 1942 (1942-04-02)
Running time
68 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language English

Tramp, Tramp, Tramp is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and starring Jackie Gleason, Jack Durant and Florence Rice. [1] The film's sets were designed by the studio's regular art director Lionel Banks. The production was an attempt to replicate the success of rival studio Universal's hit film Buck Privates , starring Abbott and Costello. [2]

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Plot

Two small town barbers attempt to enlist in the Army following America's entry into World War II. However they are both rejected military unfit. Inspired by a sense of patriotism they form their own "home defense" unit, recruiting other men who have been rejected by the draft board.

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