Caught in the Draft
“THE BIG LAUGH BLITZ OF 1941”
Synopsis
Don Bolton is a movie star who can't stand loud noises. To evade the draft, he decides to get married...but falls for a colonel's daughter. By mistake, he and his two cronies enlist. In basic training, Don hopes to make a good impression on the fair Antoinette and her father, but his military career is largely slapstick. Will he ever get his corporal's stripes?
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Caught in the Draft (1941) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-23
Top Cast
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Bob Hope
Don Bolton
Dorothy Lamour
Antoinette 'Tony' Fairbanks
Eddie Bracken
Bert Sparks
Lynne Overman
Steve Riggs
Clarence Kolb
Col. Peter Fairbanks
Paul Hurst
Sgt. Burns
Ferike Boros
Yetta
Irving Bacon
Cogswell
Arthur Loft
Movie director
Phyllis Ruth
Margie
Edgar Dearing
Recruiting Sergeant
Marie Blake
Castor Oil Nurse (uncredited)
Dave Willock
Colonel's Orderly (uncredited)
Jimmie Dodd
Patient Hiding Under Bed (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Tugend
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Caught in the Draft
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Harry Tugend
Victor Young
Karl Struss
Irene Morra
Buddy G. DeSylva
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Harry Tugend
Screenplay
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
Irene Morra
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caught in the Draft
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What is Caught in the Draft about?
Don Bolton is a movie star who can't stand loud noises. To evade the draft, he decides to get married...but falls for a colonel's daughter. By mistake, he and his two cronies enlist. In basic training, Don hopes to make a good impression on the fair Antoinette and her father, but his military career is largely slapstick. Will he ever get his corporal's stripes?
Who directed Caught in the Draft?
Caught in the Draft was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Caught in the Draft?
The principal cast of Caught in the Draft includes Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Eddie Bracken, Lynne Overman, Clarence Kolb.
When was Caught in the Draft released and how long is it?
Caught in the Draft was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Caught in the Draft?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caught in the Draft was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caught in the Draft?
Caught in the Draft holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).