

Private Buckaroo
1942-06-12 · 68 min · ★ 5.0
A rebellious young inductee has trouble toeing the line until he meets a retired officer's lovely daughter. James and his band are also drafted and decide to perk up their camp by putting on a big show.
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- Directors
- Edward F. Cline
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dick ForanLon Prentice
Joe E. LewisLancelot Pringle McBiff
Jennifer HoltJoyce Mason
Ernest TruexCol. Elias Weatherford
Laverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
Maxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
Patty AndrewsPatty Andrews
Shemp HowardSgt. 'Muggsy' Shavel
Mary WickesBonnie-Belle Schlopkiss
Donald O'ConnorDonny
Peggy RyanPeggy
Huntz HallCpl. Anemic
Harry JamesHarry James
Richard DaviesLt. Tommy Bridges
Sidney MillerJeep Driver
Bess FlowersNightclub Patron
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