Private Buckaroo (1942)
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11% of users liked it
(419 ratings)
This upbeat WW II-era musical features performances by the Andrews Sisters and Harry James as it tells the story of a rebellious young inductee who has trouble toeing the line until he meets a retired officer's lovely daughter. James and his band are also drafted and decide to perk up their camp… More This upbeat WW II-era musical features performances by the Andrews Sisters and Harry James as it tells the story of a rebellious young inductee who has trouble toeing the line until he meets a retired officer's lovely daughter. James and his band are also drafted and decide to perk up their camp by putting on a big show. Of the many songs featured, the best known is the Andrews' rendition of "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree With Anyone Else but Me"." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Edward F. Cline, Dick Foran
- Written By
- Edward James, Edmond Kelso
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1942 Wide
- On DVD
- May 8, 2001
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Phil Hall, Film Threat
You'll never look at apples or the Andrews Sisters the same way again.
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Cast
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The Andrews Sisters
as Themselves
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Dick Foran
as Lon Prentice
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Joe E. Lewis
as Lancelot Pringle McBiff
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Jennifer Holt
as Joyce Mason
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Shemp Howard
as Sgt. "Muggsy" Shavel
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Richard Davies
as Lt. Mason
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Mary Wickes
as Bonnie-Belle Schlopkiss
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Ernest Truex
as Col. Weatherford
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Donald O'Connor
as Donny
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Peggy Ryan
as Peggy
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Huntz Hall
as Cpl. Anemic
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Susan Levine
as Tagalong
- Helen Forrest
- Harry James
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The Jivin' Jacks and Jills and Jills
as Themselves
