Something for the Boys
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Synopsis
The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom, con man Harry, and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!), inherit southern plantation Magnolia Manor, which alas proves to be a "termite trap" and tax liability. Fortunately, Sgt. Rocky Fulton from a nearby army camp appears with a plan to convert the place to a hotel for army wives; but to pay bills until then, they decide to put on a show. Of course, romantic and military complications intervene...
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Carmen Miranda
Chiquita Hart
Michael O'Shea
Sergeant Ronald 'Rocky' Fulton
Vivian Blaine
Blossom Hart
Phil Silvers
Harry Hart
Sheila Ryan
Melanie Walker
Perry Como
Sergeant Laddie Green
Glenn Langan
Lieutenant Ashley Crothers
Eddie Acuff
Blue Army Radio Operator (uncredited)
Rory Calhoun
Soldier (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jimmie Dodd
Gambling Soldier (uncredited)
Thurston Hall
Colonel Jefferson L. Calhoun (uncredited)
Murray Hamilton
Soldier (uncredited)
June Haver
Chorine (uncredited)
Judy Holliday
Defense Plant Welder (uncredited)
Paul Hurst
Defense Plant Foreman (uncredited)
Clarence Kolb
Colonel Grubbs (uncredited)
Garry Owen
Corporal O'Neill (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Frank Gabrielson
- Original Score
- Cole Porter
- Original Title
- Something for the Boys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Frank Gabrielson, Herbert Fields, Dorothy Fields, Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Ernest Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Robert Ellis
Screenplay
Helen Logan
Screenplay
Frank Gabrielson
Screenplay
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Cole Porter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Something for the Boys about?
The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom, con man Harry, and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!), inherit southern plantation Magnolia Manor, which alas proves to be a "termite trap" and tax liability. Fortunately, Sgt. Rocky Fulton from a nearby army camp appears with a plan to convert the place to a hotel for army wives; but to pay bills until then, they decide to put on a show. Of course, romantic and military complications intervene...
Who directed Something for the Boys?
Something for the Boys was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in Something for the Boys?
The principal cast of Something for the Boys includes Carmen Miranda, Michael O'Shea, Vivian Blaine, Phil Silvers, Sheila Ryan.
When was Something for the Boys released and how long is it?
Something for the Boys was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Something for the Boys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something for the Boys was composed by Cole Porter.
Is Something for the Boys based on a book or true story?
Something for the Boys is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herbert Fields", Novel: "Dorothy Fields".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something for the Boys?
Something for the Boys holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).