Top Cast
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William Tracy
Sgt. Dorian 'Dodo' Doubleday
Joe Sawyer
Sgt. William Ames
Jean Porter
Sally
Marjorie Lord
Betty Marlowe
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Culpepper
Veda Ann Borg
Daisy, Blonde Hustler
Joe Cunningham
Col. Gunning
Harold Goodwin
Capt. Caldwell
Frank Faylen
Bartender Jerry
Dick Wessel
Bartender Charlie
Charles Lane
Rental Car Manager
John Berkes
Barfly (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Marine (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Sailor (uncredited)
Eddie Gribbon
Policeman (uncredited)
Mike Mazurki
Tough Sailor (uncredited)
Rebel Randall
Girl at Party (uncredited)
James Westerfield
Soldier with Daisy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Conrad, Edward E. Seabrook
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- About Face
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Eugene Conrad, Edward E. Seabrook
Edward Ward
Paul Ivano
Bert Jordan
Fred Guiol, Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Neumann
Director
Eugene Conrad
Screenplay
Edward E. Seabrook
Screenplay
Fred Guiol
Producer
Hal Roach
Producer
Bert Jordan
Editor
Royer
Costume Design
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About About Face
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is About Face about?
Two Army sergeants disrupt a bar, a party and an Army-Navy dance.
Who directed About Face?
About Face was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in About Face?
The principal cast of About Face includes William Tracy, Joe Sawyer, Jean Porter, Marjorie Lord, Margaret Dumont.
When was About Face released and how long is it?
About Face was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for About Face?
The original motion picture soundtrack for About Face was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for About Face?
About Face holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).