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Dead End Kids go to boot camp and somehow it's wholesome? 1942 was WILD.
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Junior Army (1942)

Boys' adventurePropaganda-lightRags-to-riches

Overview

AdventureAction

An English refugee and a street thug go to military school together.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Freddie Bartholomew's posh accent vs. Halop's Brooklyn grit—chef's kiss.

Production

Military academy sets built on Poverty Row budget, somehow charming.

Best for:Background: Perfect Sunday afternoon folding laundry energy.·Solo: When you need 70 minutes of uncomplicated comfort.
Lew Landers

Director

Lew Landers

ReleasedNov 26, 1942
Runtime1h 10m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Hewlett

Billy Halop

Billy Halop

James 'Jimmie' Fletcher

Huntz Hall

Huntz Hall

Bushy Thomas

Bobby Jordan

Bobby Jordan

Jockey

Joseph Crehan

Joseph Crehan

Mr. Jeffrey Ferguson

Don Beddoe

Don Beddoe

Saginaw Jake

Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

Cadet Wilbur

Rudolph Anders

Rudolph Anders

Horner - Nazi Saboteur (as Robert O. Davis)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Freddie Bartholomew's final major role before adulthood killed his child stardom. Hollywood, man.

Cultural

Released months after Pearl Harbor, this was pure 'youth enlistment' propaganda disguised as adventure serial.

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