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This Is the Army

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This Is the Army

Released Aug 14, 1943

2h 1m

Musical

Comedy

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As the United States enters World War I in 1917, newly married actor Jerry Jones puts on an all-infantry musical to raise his fellow soldiers' morale. At the dawn of World War II, as his own son, Johnny, ponders whether to marry his sweetheart, Eileen, Jerry and his old Army buddies -- including Eileen's father, Eddie Dibble-- decide to put on a new show for the boys marching off to battle just as they did years ago.

Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

It's never less than fascinating, and there's a lot to be said for the kind of weird history lesson movies like this represent.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 12, 2014

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

A great Fourth of July movie, big and bold and proud.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 4, 2008

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

As American as apple pie.

Rated: B-

Nov 11, 2008

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Steve D

Today there is nothing of value here.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/24

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Audience Member

Maybe because I am a babyboomer, I love these old movies that are especially patriotic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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While watching "This Is The Army", I couldn't help but think about many American Soldiers, (who were out on the warfront), that it may have impacted and given the courage to move on. It's a real glowing tribute to the Army. Plus it was really great for a kid like me to see some of the all time greats performing on screen, such as Ronald Reagan and Jerry Jones. But still, as unfortunate as it is, this film is sadly one of Irving Berlin's lesser musical adaptions. My Grade for the film: C+

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Made by Warner Bros. to raise money for the Army Relief Fund (the film grossed an amazing $9.5 million), this is a colorful representation of two Irving Berlin shows: "Yip Yip Yaphank (from WWI) and "This Is the Army" (from WWII). The hit songs included "I Left My Heart at the Stage Door Canteen" and the title tune.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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star studded WWII musical

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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This is the Army was written by the famous composer Irving Berlin as a tribute to the wartime soldiers during WWII. Berlin first wrote a broadway show Yip Yip Yaphank during WWI which this film was based from. The movie includes Berlin's own rendition of "Oh, How I Hate to get Up in the Morning" and Kate Smith's famous rendition of "God Bless America". The film also includes an ensemble cast and crew who served as well as Lt. Ronald Reagan as Johnny and the director Sgt. Ezra Stone. www.what-to-watch.com

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Michael Curtiz

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George Murphy

Jerry Jones

Joan Leslie

Eileen Dibble

Ronald Reagan

Johnny Jones

George Tobias

Maxie Twardofsky

Alan Hale

Sgt. McGee

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Synopsis

As the United States enters World War I in 1917, newly married actor Jerry Jones puts on an all-infantry musical to raise his fellow soldiers' morale. At the dawn of World War II, as his own son, Johnny, ponders whether to marry his sweetheart, Eileen, Jerry and his old Army buddies -- including Eileen's father, Eddie Dibble-- decide to put on a new show for the boys marching off to battle just as they did years ago.

Director: Michael Curtiz
Producer: Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Distributor: Reel Media International [us], Memory Lane Video, Hollywood Classics, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 1943, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2016
Runtime: 2h 1m

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