Sound Off
“A musical maneuver in SUPER cine COLOR”
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Quine, Blake Edwards
- Original Title
- Sound Off
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
Richard Quine, Blake Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Quine
Director
Richard Quine
Writer
Blake Edwards
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sound Off
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What is Sound Off about?
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.
Who directed Sound Off?
Sound Off was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Sound Off?
The principal cast of Sound Off includes Mickey Rooney, Anne James, Sammy White, John Archer, Helen Ford.
When was Sound Off released and how long is it?
Sound Off was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.