Poster of Buck Privates

Buck Privates

Plot: Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor
Release Date: Friday, January 31 1941
83 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Bud AbbottBud Abbott
Bud Abbott was
43 in Buck Privates
as 'Slicker Smith'.
Fri, Oct 01 1897 –
Wed, Apr 24 1974
Portrait of Lou CostelloLou Costello
Lou Costello was
34 in Buck Privates
as 'Herbie Brown'.
Tue, Mar 06 1906 –
Tue, Mar 03 1959
Portrait of Lee BowmanLee Bowman
Lee Bowman was
26 in Buck Privates
as 'Randolph Parker III'.
Mon, Dec 28 1914 –
Tue, Dec 25 1979
Portrait of Jane FrazeeJane Frazee
Jane Frazee was
25 in Buck Privates
as 'Judy Gray'.
Sun, Jul 18 1915 –
Fri, Sep 06 1985
Portrait of Alan CurtisAlan Curtis
Alan Curtis was
31 in Buck Privates
as 'Bob Martin'.
Sat, Jul 24 1909 –
Mon, Feb 02 1953
Portrait of Nat PendletonNat Pendleton
Nat Pendleton was
45 in Buck Privates
as 'Sgt. Michael Collins'.
Wed, Aug 07 1895 –
Thu, Oct 12 1967
Portrait of Laverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
Laverne Andrews was
29 in Buck Privates
as 'Laverne Andrews'.
Thu, Jul 06 1911 –
Tue, May 09 1967
Portrait of Maxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
Maxene Andrews was
24 in Buck Privates
as 'Maxene Andrews'.
Mon, Jul 03 1916 –
Sat, Oct 21 1995
Portrait of Patty AndrewsPatty Andrews
Patty Andrews was
22 in Buck Privates
as 'Patty Andrews'.
Sat, Feb 16 1918 –
Wed, Jan 30 2013
Portrait of Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. Hinds
Samuel S. Hinds was
65 in Buck Privates
as 'Maj. Gen. Emerson'.
Sat, Apr 03 1875 –
Wed, Oct 13 1948
Portrait of Harry StrangHarry Strang
Harry Strang was
48 in Buck Privates
as 'Sgt. Callahan'.
Tue, Dec 13 1892 –
Mon, Apr 10 1972
Portrait of Nella WalkerNella Walker
Nella Walker was
54 in Buck Privates
as 'Mrs. Parker II'.
Thu, Mar 04 1886 –
Mon, Mar 22 1971
Portrait of Leonard ElliottLeonard Elliott
Leonard Elliott was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Henry'.
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Portrait of Shemp HowardShemp Howard
Shemp Howard was
45 in Buck Privates
as 'Chef'.
Sun, Mar 10 1895 –
Tue, Nov 22 1955
Portrait of M.J. FrankovichM.J. Frankovich
M.J. Frankovich was
31 in Buck Privates
as 'Announcer'.
Wed, Sep 29 1909 –
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Portrait of Dora ClementDora Clement
Dora Clement was
49 in Buck Privates
as 'Miss Durling - Camp Hostess'.
Sat, May 30 1891
Portrait of Jean BrooksJean Brooks
Jean Brooks was
25 in Buck Privates
as 'Camp Hostess'.
Thu, Dec 23 1915 –
Mon, Nov 25 1963
Portrait of Janet WarrenJanet Warren
Janet Warren was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Camp Hostess'.
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Portrait of Kay LeslieKay Leslie
Kay Leslie was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Camp Hostess'.
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Portrait of Nina OrlaNina Orla
Nina Orla was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Camp Hostess'.
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Portrait of Dorothy DarrellDorothy Darrell
Dorothy Darrell was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Camp Hostess'.
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Portrait of Al BillingsAl Billings
Al Billings was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Tough Fighter - Maguire's Replacement (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Stanley BlystoneStanley Blystone
Stanley Blystone was
46 in Buck Privates
as 'Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 01 1894 –
Mon, Jul 16 1956
Portrait of John ButlerJohn Butler
John Butler was
56 in Buck Privates
as 'Supply Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 01 1884 –
Mon, Oct 09 1967
Portrait of John CasonJohn Cason
John Cason was
22 in Buck Privates
as 'Fighter (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 29 1918 –
Fri, Jul 07 1961
Portrait of Charles ColemanCharles Coleman
Charles Coleman was
55 in Buck Privates
as 'Edmunds (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 21 1885 –
Thu, Mar 08 1951
Portrait of Tom ColemanTom Coleman
Tom Coleman was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Army Officer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dean CollinsDean Collins
Dean Collins was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Frank CookFrank Cook
Frank Cook was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Harmonica and Guitar Player (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Pat CostelloPat Costello
Pat Costello was
38 in Buck Privates
as 'Recruit Who Slugs Herbie (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 10 1902 –
Tue, Feb 13 1990
Portrait of Frankie DolanFrankie Dolan
Frankie Dolan was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Fighter (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Kenne DuncanKenne Duncan
Kenne Duncan was
38 in Buck Privates
as 'Sergeant on Sidewalk with Sgt. Collins (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 17 1902 –
Sat, Feb 05 1972
Portrait of Franklyn FarnumFranklyn Farnum
Franklyn Farnum was
62 in Buck Privates
as 'Officer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 05 1878 –
Tue, Jul 04 1961
Portrait of James FlavinJames Flavin
James Flavin was
34 in Buck Privates
as 'Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 14 1906 –
Fri, Apr 23 1976
Portrait of Lloyd FordLloyd Ford
Lloyd Ford was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Fighter (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Harold GoodwinHarold Goodwin
Harold Goodwin was
38 in Buck Privates
as 'Sergeant Leading Recruits Through Train Station (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 01 1902 –
Sun, Jul 12 1987
Portrait of William GouldWilliam Gould
William Gould was
54 in Buck Privates
as 'Recruiting Major (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 02 1886 –
Thu, May 15 1969
Portrait of Frankie GrandettaFrankie Grandetta
Frankie Grandetta was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Pvt. Maguire - Small Boxer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Eddie HallEddie Hall
Eddie Hall was
28 in Buck Privates
as 'Craps Player on Train (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Tue, Feb 19 1963
Portrait of William HallWilliam Hall
William Hall was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Buddy HarrisBuddy Harris
Buddy Harris was
30 in Buck Privates
as 'Train Porter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 05 1971
Portrait of Jerome HarteJerome Harte
Jerome Harte was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of George HoaglandGeorge Hoagland
George Hoagland was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Fight Spectator (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of J. Anthony HughesJ. Anthony Hughes
J. Anthony Hughes was
36 in Buck Privates
as 'Capt. Williams (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 02 1904 –
Wed, Feb 11 1970
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer Jackson
Selmer Jackson was
52 in Buck Privates
as 'Capt. Johnson (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 06 1888 –
Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of Charles King Jr.Charles King Jr.
Charles King Jr. was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Cadet (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jimmie LucasJimmie Lucas
Jimmie Lucas was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of George MagrillGeorge Magrill
George Magrill was
41 in Buck Privates
as 'Patrol Car Driver (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 04 1900 –
Sat, May 31 1952
Portrait of Jewel McGowanJewel McGowan
Jewel McGowan was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Bud MercerBud Mercer
Bud Mercer was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Cadet (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Lyle MoraineLyle Moraine
Lyle Moraine was
26 in Buck Privates
as 'Lt. Poole (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 07 1914 –
Sat, Feb 13 1988
Portrait of Will MorganWill Morgan
Will Morgan was
33 in Buck Privates
as 'Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 20 1907 –
Wed, Jun 14 1978
Portrait of Jack MulhallJack Mulhall
Jack Mulhall was
53 in Buck Privates
as 'Medical Examiner (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 06 1887 –
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Portrait of Nell O'DayNell O'Day
Nell O'Day was
31 in Buck Privates
as 'Camp Hostess (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 22 1909 –
Tue, Jan 03 1989
Portrait of Frank PennyFrank Penny
Frank Penny was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Sgt. Marks (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jack PerrinJack Perrin
Jack Perrin was
44 in Buck Privates
as 'Conductor (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 24 1896 –
Sun, Dec 17 1967
Portrait of Hugh PrinceHugh Prince
Hugh Prince was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Henry (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Don RayeDon Raye
Don Raye was
31 in Buck Privates
as 'Dick Burnette (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 16 1909 –
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Portrait of Tom ReedTom Reed
Tom Reed was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Bob ReevesBob Reeves
Bob Reeves was
49 in Buck Privates
as 'Conductor (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 28 1892 –
Tue, Apr 12 1960
Portrait of Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt was
59 in Buck Privates
as 'President Roosevelt (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 30 1882 –
Thu, Apr 12 1945
Portrait of Stanley SmithStanley Smith
Stanley Smith was
38 in Buck Privates
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 06 1903 –
Sat, Apr 13 1974
Portrait of Henry L. StimsonHenry L. Stimson
Henry L. Stimson was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Secretary of State (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tom TylerTom Tyler
Tom Tyler was
37 in Buck Privates
as 'Boxing Match Ring Announcer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 09 1903 –
Mon, May 03 1954
Portrait of Frankie VanFrankie Van
Frankie Van was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Second at Boxing Match (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Robert WayneRobert Wayne
Robert Wayne was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Douglas WoodDouglas Wood
Douglas Wood was
60 in Buck Privates
as 'Randolph Parker II (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 30 1880 –
Thu, Jan 13 1966
Portrait of Carleton YoungCarleton Young
Carleton Young was
35 in Buck Privates
as 'Supply Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 21 1905 –
Mon, Nov 07 1994

Crew

Portrait of Arthur LubinArthur Lubin
Director
Arthur Lubin was
42 in Buck Privates
Mon, Jul 25 1898 –
Fri, May 12 1995
Portrait of Milton KrasnerMilton Krasner
Director of Photography
Milton Krasner was
36 in Buck Privates
Wed, Feb 17 1904 –
Sat, Jul 16 1988
Portrait of Jerome AshJerome Ash
Director of Photography
Jerome Ash was
49 in Buck Privates
Fri, Jan 08 1892 –
Mon, Jan 05 1953
Portrait of Gil ValleGil Valle
Assistant Director
Gil Valle was
31 in Buck Privates
Sat, Jan 01 1910 –
Thu, Mar 23 1944
Portrait of Arthur T. HormanArthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Arthur T. Horman was
35 in Buck Privates
Sat, Sep 02 1905 –
Mon, Nov 02 1964
Portrait of Alex GottliebAlex Gottlieb
Associate Producer
Alex Gottlieb was
34 in Buck Privates
Fri, Dec 21 1906 –
Sun, Oct 09 1988
Portrait of Philip CahnPhilip Cahn
Editor
Philip Cahn was
46 in Buck Privates
Mon, Jun 18 1894 –
Fri, Sep 28 1984
Portrait of Jack OttersonJack Otterson
Art Direction
Jack Otterson was
35 in Buck Privates
Fri, Aug 25 1905 –
Sun, Dec 22 1991
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman
Set Decoration
Russell A. Gausman was
48 in Buck Privates
Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Vera WestVera West
Costume Design
Vera West was
42 in Buck Privates
Sat, Jun 25 1898 –
Sun, Jun 29 1947
Portrait of Pat CostelloPat Costello
Stunt Double
Pat Costello was
38 in Buck Privates
Wed, Dec 10 1902 –
Tue, Feb 13 1990
Portrait of Ralph M. DeLacyRalph M. DeLacy
Art Direction
Ralph M. DeLacy was
>> in Buck Privates
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