On Dress Parade
Synopsis
The final feature in the "Dead End Kids" film series finds a youth trying to adjust to life at a military school.
Top Cast
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Billy Halop
Cadet Maj. Rollins
Bobby Jordan
Cadet Ronny Morgan
Huntz Hall
Cadet Johnny Cabot
Gabriel Dell
Cadet Georgie Warren
Leo Gorcey
Slip Duncan
Bernard Punsly
Dutch (as Bernard Punsley)
John Litel
Col. Michael Riker
Frankie Thomas
Cadet Lt. Murphy
Cecilia Loftus
Mrs. Neeley
Selmer Jackson
Capt. Evans Dover
Aldrich Bowker
Father Ryan
Douglas Meins
Hathaway
William Gould
Dr. Lewis
Donald Douglas
Col. Wm. Duncan
Eddie Acuff
Fort Lewis Sergeant (uncredited)
Jack Gardner
Soldier at Ordnance Magazine #4 (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
Doctor Attending Duncan (uncredited)
Jesse Graves
Mess Hall Aaiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens, Noel M. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Reed
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- On Dress Parade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens, Noel M. Smith
Tom Reed, Charles S. Belden
Howard Jackson
Arthur L. Todd
Doug Gould
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
William Clemens
Director
Tom Reed
Screenplay
Charles S. Belden
Writer
Noel M. Smith
Director
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Doug Gould
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Dress Parade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On Dress Parade about?
The final feature in the "Dead End Kids" film series finds a youth trying to adjust to life at a military school.
Who directed On Dress Parade?
On Dress Parade was directed by William Clemens, Noel M. Smith.
Who stars in On Dress Parade?
The principal cast of On Dress Parade includes Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Leo Gorcey.
When was On Dress Parade released and how long is it?
On Dress Parade was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for On Dress Parade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Dress Parade was composed by Howard Jackson.