At War with the Army

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Overview

Though At War With the Army was the third film appearance of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, it was the team's first starring vehicle. A pattern is set herein for all the Martin-Lewis flicks to follow: Martin plays a self-assured romeo, forever bursting into song, while Lewis is a hopeless screw-up, unable to perform the simplest task without wreaking havoc (in this one, he can't even operate a Coke machine properly). The plotline adheres a bit too strictly to its source, a popular play by James B. Allardice: thus, ...
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Overview

Though At War With the Army was the third film appearance of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, it was the team's first starring vehicle. A pattern is set herein for all the Martin-Lewis flicks to follow: Martin plays a self-assured romeo, forever bursting into song, while Lewis is a hopeless screw-up, unable to perform the simplest task without wreaking havoc (in this one, he can't even operate a Coke machine properly). The plotline adheres a bit too strictly to its source, a popular play by James B. Allardice: thus, this military farce is more stagebound and contrived than Martin and Lewis' later films. Mike Kellin repeats his Broadway role as M&L's tough topkick, while a pleasingly plump Polly Bergen makes a very brief appearance. Martin's songs are serviceable, but Lewis' rendition of "The Navy Gets the Gravy But the Army Gets the Beans." Because it has lapsed into public domain, At War with the Army is one of the most accessible of the Martin and Lewis films.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 5/15/2001
  • UPC: 018713810694
  • Original Release: 1950

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  • Source: Good Times Video
  • Region Code: 0
  • Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
  • Presentation: Black & White / Pan & Scan
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Mono
  • Language: English
  • Time: 1:33:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 8,827

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Dean Martin Sgt. Vic Puccinelli
Jerry Lewis Pvt. Alvin Corwin
Polly Bergen Helen
Mike Kellin Sgt. McVey
Jimmie Dundee Eddie
Dick Stabile Pokey
Tommy Farrell Cpl. Clark
Frank Hyers Cpl. Shaughnessy
Danny Dayton Sgt. Miller
William Mendrek Capt. Ernest Caldwell
Kenneth Forbes Lt. Davenport
Paul Livermore Pvt. Edwards
Ty Perry Lt. Terray
Jean Ruth Millie
Angela Greene Mrs. Caldwell
Douglas Evans Colonel
Steve Roberts Doctor
Dewey Robinson Bartender
Lee Bennett Soldier
Technical Credits
Hal Walker Director
Mack David Songwriter
Fred F. Finklehoffe Producer, Screenwriter
Jerry Livingston Songwriter
Stuart Thompson Cinematographer
Paul Weatherwax Editor
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Total War [3:40]
2. Beans [4:24]
3. Numbers Racket [6:01]
4. Very Tasty [5:14]
5. Three-Day Pass [7:15]
6. Discharge [4:59]
7. Band Rehearsal [2:59]
8. On the Ball [6:25]
9. Restricted [4:15]
10. Melancholy Baby [5:51]
11. Beautiful Eyes [5:47]
12. Disorderly Orderly [5:29]
13. Map Problem [3:53]
14. Obstacle Course [5:29]
15. G.I. Follies [4:40]
16. Going My Way? [7:08]
17. Emergency Furlough [2:57]
18. An Army Matter [5:43]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play
   Scene Index
   Production Notes
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