Kilroy Was Here
“Is He Man or Myth?”
Synopsis
"Kilroy Was Here" was a popular expression during World War II, but it's not much fun to John J. Kilroy, who has to try to live with all the jokes and wisecracks regarding his name.
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Kilroy Was HereOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Jackie Cooper
John J. Kilroy
Jackie Coogan
Pappy Collins
Wanda McKay
Connie Harcourt
Frank Jenks
Butch Miller
Norman Phillips Jr.
Elmer Hatch
Rand Brooks
Rodney Meadows
Barton Yarborough
Prof. Thomas Sheperd
Frank J. Scannell
1st Cab Driver (as Frank Scannell)
Patti Brill
Marge Connors
Robert Coogan
Soldier Cheer Leader
Joseph Forte
College Registar (as Joe Forte)
Sid Melton
Joe - Cab Driver (as Sidney Melton)
Pat Goldin
Waiter (as Pat Golden)
Raymond Largay
Dean Butler, college Professor
Gil Stratton
Jimmy White
William Self
Murdock
Therese Lyon
Mother Dunlap - Landlady
Allen Mathews
Mike
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Karlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Irving Hyland
- Original Title
- Kilroy Was Here
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Karlson
Dick Irving Hyland
Dick Irving Hyland, Sidney Luft
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Karlson
Director
Dick Irving Hyland
Producer
Dick Irving Hyland
Screenplay
Sidney Luft
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilroy Was Here
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What is Kilroy Was Here about?
"Kilroy Was Here" was a popular expression during World War II, but it's not much fun to John J. Kilroy, who has to try to live with all the jokes and wisecracks regarding his name.
Who directed Kilroy Was Here?
Kilroy Was Here was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Kilroy Was Here?
The principal cast of Kilroy Was Here includes Jackie Cooper, Jackie Coogan, Wanda McKay, Frank Jenks, Norman Phillips Jr..
When was Kilroy Was Here released and how long is it?
Kilroy Was Here was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.