Rookies on Parade

Rookies on Parade is a 1941 Republic Pictures musical–comedy film that was the studios entry into the pre-World War II Army comedy genre. The Army technical advisor was Captain Jack Voglin who performed the same duty on the 1941 films You're in the Army Now, You'll Never Get Rich, and Buck Privates. The film was directed by Joseph Santley. Bob Crosby, Ruth Terry, Eddie Foy Jr., and Marie Wilson star. Cast Bob Crosby as Duke Wilson Ruth Terry as Lois Rogers Gertrude Niesen as Marilyn Fenton Eddie Foy Jr. as Cliff Dugan Marie Wilson as Kitty Mulloy Cliff Nazarro as Joe Martin William Demarest as Mike Brady Sidney Blackmer as Augustus Moody Horace McMahon as Tiger Brannigan William Wright as Bob Madison Jimmy Alexander as Tommy Production Marie Wilson met Allan Nixon when she was starring and he played a supporting role in the film. Though she was considered engaged to Nick Grinde, Wilson and Nixon eloped and later divorced. Soundtrack I Love You More Lyrics by Sammy Cahn Music by Saul Chaplin