Sound Off (1952)
Overview
An obnoxious nightclub comedian at Ciro's is drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. At his arrival at his basic training he meets a WAC Lieutenant and romantically pursues her. His activities irritate his drill sergeant and the entire army when he goes Absent without Official Leave for her. He is imprisoned and sentenced to thirty days hard labour that turns him into a soldier. At the end of the film he is shipped overseas to join the Special Services.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.994 |
Directed By
Richard Quine
TOP CAST
Mickey Rooney
Mike Donnelly
Anne James
Lt. Coleen Rafferty
Sammy White
Joey Kirby
John Archer
Maj. Paul Whiteside
Helen Ford
Mrs. Rafferty
Gordon Jones
Crockett
Arthur Space
Barney Fisher
Wally Cassell
Tony
Paul Campbell
Corporal (uncredited)
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