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
35 in Buck Privates
as 'Henry'.
Thu, Nov 23 1905 –
Sun, Dec 31 1989
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 –
Tue, May 01 1979
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'.
Unknown Birthday
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'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothy DarrellDorothy Darrell
Dorothy Darrell was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Camp Hostess'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al BillingsAl Billings
Al Billings was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Tough Fighter - Maguire's Replacement (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dean CollinsDean Collins
Dean Collins was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank CookFrank Cook
Frank Cook was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Harmonica and Guitar Player (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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 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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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)'.
Unknown Birthday
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
Portrait of Hugh PrinceHugh Prince
Hugh Prince was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Henry (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Arthur LubinArthur Lubin
Arthur Lubin was
42 in Buck Privates
as 'Director'
Mon, Jul 25 1898 –
Fri, May 12 1995
Portrait of Gil ValleGil Valle
Gil Valle was
31 in Buck Privates
as 'Assistant Director'
Sat, Jan 01 1910 –
Thu, Mar 23 1944
Portrait of Milton KrasnerMilton Krasner
Milton Krasner was
36 in Buck Privates
as 'Director of Photography'
Wed, Feb 17 1904 –
Sat, Jul 16 1988
Portrait of Jerome AshJerome Ash
Jerome Ash was
49 in Buck Privates
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Jan 08 1892 –
Mon, Jan 05 1953
Portrait of Arthur T. HormanArthur T. Horman
Arthur T. Horman was
35 in Buck Privates
as 'Screenplay'
Sat, Sep 02 1905 –
Mon, Nov 02 1964
Portrait of Alex GottliebAlex Gottlieb
Alex Gottlieb was
34 in Buck Privates
as 'Associate Producer'
Fri, Dec 21 1906 –
Sun, Oct 09 1988
Portrait of Philip CahnPhilip Cahn
Philip Cahn was
46 in Buck Privates
as 'Editor'
Mon, Jun 18 1894 –
Fri, Sep 28 1984
Portrait of Vera WestVera West
Vera West was
42 in Buck Privates
as 'Costume Design'
Sat, Jun 25 1898 –
Sun, Jun 29 1947
Portrait of Jack OttersonJack Otterson
Jack Otterson was
35 in Buck Privates
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Aug 25 1905 –
Sun, Dec 22 1991
Portrait of Ralph M. DeLacyRalph M. DeLacy
Ralph M. DeLacy was
>> in Buck Privates
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman
Russell A. Gausman was
48 in Buck Privates
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Pat CostelloPat Costello
Pat Costello was
38 in Buck Privates
as 'Stunt Double'
Wed, Dec 10 1902 –
Tue, Feb 13 1990