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Up in Arms (1944) | Criteria

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Up in Arms

English • 1944 • 1h 45m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

Hypochondriac Danny Weems gets drafted and accidentally smuggles his girlfriend aboard his Pacific-bound troopship.

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Additions: January 2020
Position 75
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Starring Danny Kaye
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorElliott Nugent

WriterRobert Pirosh, Don Hartman, Allen Boretz

CinematographerRay Rennahan

ComposerMax Steiner

EditorJames E. Newcom, Daniel Mandell

ProducerSamuel Goldwyn

Cast

Danny Kayeas Danny Weems

Dinah Shoreas Virginia Merrill

as Joe Nelson

Constance Dowlingas Mary Morgan

Knox Manningas Narration (voice)

Louis Calhernas Colonel Ashley

George Mathewsas Blackie

Benny Bakeras Butterball

Elisha Cook Jr.as Info Jones

Lyle Talbotas Sergeant Gelsey

Walter Catlettas Major Brock

George Meekeras Ashley's Aide

Tom Keeneas Ashley's Aide

Margaret Dumontas Mrs. Willoughby

Donald L. Dicksonas Singer at Dock

Charles Arntas Mr. Higginbotham

Charles Haltonas Dr. Freyheisen

Tom Duganas Pitchman

Sig Arnoas Waiter

Harry Haydenas Dr. Weavermacher