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King Cohn (The Life and Times of Harry Cohn)
HEY, ROOKIE! (1944)
Film Pick of the Day
Saturday, June 27, 2026
In Columbia's adaptation of the musical-comedy play, Broadway producer Jim Lighter (Larry Parks) is fed up with show business, particularly his leading lady Winnie Clark (Ann Miller), so he joins the Army. Putting showbiz behind is harder than he thinks when his commanding officer orders him to produce a camp show. This being Hollywood, its only a matter of time before Winnie becomes involved in the production. Jim is sure she is doing it for the publicity, but Winnie claims that she's doing it for the troops.
Joe Besser and his straightman Jimmy Little had a popular Army drill routine that they performed on Broadway. Columbia brought Joe to Hollywood to incorporate his routine into this film, and cast him as the film's star and comedy relief.
Legendary Hollywood director and choreographer Stanely Donen was Assistant Choreographer. Actor Jack Gilford (A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, SAVE THE TIGER, COCOON) made his feature film debut in HEY, ROOKIE!, as well as horror film impresario, collector and magazine publisher Forrest J Ackerman.
Details
Average Rating:  [ 6.00/10 ] 1 votes |
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| Featuring | Joe Besser (Solo) |
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| Release Date | Thursday, April 6, 1944 |
| Studio | Columbia |
| Production Type | Feature Film |
| Duration | 77 min. |
